Evacuation alerts rescinded for properties in Lake Country and Clifton/McKinley Wildfires

Central Okanagan, B.C. - The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has rescinded all remaining Evacuation Alerts for properties in Lake Country and the City of Kelowna.

Residents are reminded that Evacuation Orders and Alerts remain in place in West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and Electoral Area West due to the McDougall Creek wildfire, which remains out of control. To view the map of areas currently under Evacuation Order and Alert, please visit cordemergency.ca.

It’s important for residents to know that those in the areas hardest hit by the fire will be on Evacuation Order longer. Crews are working diligently to remove hazards, restore infrastructure and reduce fire risk to make areas safe to return to. 

The public is reminded, for their safety and that of fire crews, not to enter areas under an Evacuation Order. Many areas still exist where active firefighting is underway and ongoing dangers like downed power lines, hazardous materials, damaged trees, debris and equipment pose risks. 

For municipal and local government information such as landfill and transfer station hours, water restrictions, boat launch, park and road closures, visit their websites:

•    City of Kelowna
•    City of West Kelowna
•    District of Lake Country
•    Regional District of Central Okanagan
•    Westbank First Nation

Visit cordemergency.ca to view the map, stay up to date on the latest news, and subscribe to e-updates. For more information, contact the information line at 250-469-8490 (local) or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free).