Wildfire reported in Knox Mountain Park, Kelowna, B.C.

Kelowna RCMP closed Knox Mountain Park after a wildfire broke out on Friday afternoon, prompting police and fire crews to assist hikers evacuating the area as flames were visible from nearby homes. Authorities are investigating reports of a “suspicious person” in the vicinity, while firefighters successfully contained the blaze by 4:45 p.m. PT despite concerns over high winds.