Additional properties in RDCO Electoral Area West able to return home

McDougall Creek Wildfire 2023

Properties north of Terrace Mountain Road along Westside Road, including La Casa up to and including Fintry Provincial Park in the Regional District Electoral Area West, can return to their homes under Evacuation Alert status.

Returning residents must access Westside Road from Hwy. 97 via the north through Okanagan Indian Band and are reminded to be patient and slow down. The speed limit throughout OKIB IR#1 along Westside Road is 60km. 

As school is still out, please watch for children throughout residential areas. Drivers should also be advised that OKIB IR#1 is open range land and to be aware of potential livestock on roads, as well as wildlife.

Motorists should also be aware that Westside Road is still closed south of La Casa due to fire activity and damage further south along Westside Road.

The following properties have been downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert:

  • All properties North of Terrace Mountain Road along Westside Road including La Casa up to and including Fintry Provincial Park including:
  • BARCELONA DR E
  • DELTA RD
  • DUNWATERS RD
  • FAIRBRIDGE RD
  • FINTRY DELTA RD
  • FINTRY ESTATES
  • GRAY RD
  • KELLY PL
  • LA PALMA LOOP
  • MADRID WAY
  • MARBELLA LOOP
  • MORDEN RD
  • MUIR RD
  • SANTE FE WAY
  • SANTIAGO LOOP
  • SHALAL RD
  • SHORTS RD
  • SHORTS CREEK
  • TERAZONA DR
  • TOLEDO DR
  • VALENCIA WAY
  • VERONA LOOP
  • 7100 WESTSIDE RD
  • 7110 WESTSIDE RD
  • 7260 WESTSIDE RD
  • 7290 WESTSIDE RD
  • 7355 WESTSIDE RD
  • 6808 WESTSIDE RD N
  • 7080 WESTSIDE RD N
  • 7190 WESTSIDE RD N
  • 7200 WESTSIDE RD N
  • 7210 WESTSIDE RD N

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

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.

For the safety of the public and fire crews still working in the area, please do not enter naturalized areas. There are still locations where active firefighting is underway and dangers like downed power lines, hazardous materials, damaged trees, debris and equipment pose a safety risk.

As Evacuation Orders are downgraded, residents returning home can access frequently asked questions and other resources to aid in their safe return:

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.

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: