Additional Evacuation Orders in West Kelowna downgraded to Evacuation Alerts

McDougall Creek Wildfire 2023

Kelowna, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre has downgraded the Evacuation Order for the following properties in the lower Tallus Ridge and Tuscany Drive area and placed them on Evacuation Alert:

  • TALLUS RIDGE DR  
  • COBBLESTONE RD  
  • PEBBLE PL  
  • STONE GROVE CRES  
  • CANYON CREST DR  
  • CANYON CREST LANE  
  • RIDGEMOUNT DR  
  • PINNACLE RIDGE DR  
  • TUSCANY DR  
  • BOULDER LAKE BLVD  
  • 2640 ASQUITH RD  
  • 2616, 2672, 2750 SHANNON LAKE  

Residents of properties on evacuation alert must be prepared to leave their properties at a moment's notice and be away from home for an extended period. 

Areas and roads under an evacuation order remain closed to the public.  

Residents are encouraged to check the map before heading home to confirm the status of their property. View the up-to-date evacuation order and alert areas on cordemergency.ca/map.  

As Evacuation Orders are downgraded, residents returning home can access frequently asked questions and other resources to aid in their safe return. The public is reminded, for the safety of the public and fire crews, please do not enter areas under an evacuation order. There are still many areas where active firefighting is underway and dangers like downed power lines, hazardous materials, damaged trees, debris and equipment pose a safety risk.  

Resources for residents returning to their homes include:   

Residents are asked to stay up to date through the CORD emergency site and also subscribe to receive e-updates. Go online to cordemergency.ca. 

Residents are also reminded to please stay off the lake north of the William R. Bennett Bridge to allow unhindered access to BC Wildfire Service aircraft. 

For more information, contact the information line at 250-469-8490 (local) or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free). 

For municipal and local government information such as boat launch, park and road closures, visit their websites: