Struck by lightning
A wildfire that broke out above Smith Creek is believed to have been caused by lightning.Photo: Trevor Rockliffe
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A lightning strike caused a fire above Smith Creek in West Kelowna Monday night - Video Trevor Rockliffe
KELOWNA WEATHER
Tonight
L: 13°C
Tuesday
H: 22°C
L: 13°C
Wednesday
H: 19°C
Tonight:Partly cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low 13.
Do you plan on taking in horse racing at Desert Park Race Track?
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| Yes: | 45.39% | |
| No: | 54.61% | |
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