Lake Country Mayor Blair Ireland took a few moments to recognize the one-year anniversary of the Grouse Complex wildfire during council害羞草研究所檚 Aug. 20 meeting.

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The mayor noted that the ongoing drought and recent high temperatures in the Okanagan are reminders that everyone needs to be prepared and vigilant.

害羞草研究所淚 encourage everyone to check out FireSmart to make your home more wildfire resistant. Make sure you have an emergency plan and build an emergency kit.害羞草研究所�

He also highlighted the importance of the community pulling together.

害羞草研究所淚 was proud of our community and how we stepped up to look after each other. That害羞草研究所檚 a sign of a great community, which we have.害羞草研究所�

The Grouse Complex comprised of the Clarke Creek wildfire in Lake Country, the Walroy Lake fire in Kelowna and the McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna.

Information on emergency preparedness can be found on the , and local emergency notifications are available on the .