More Evacuation Orders downgraded to Evacuation Alerts in West Kelowna

McDougall Creek Wildfire 2023

Kelowna, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre has downgraded the Evacuation Order for the following properties in the Lenz Road and Rose Valley areas and placed them on Evacuation Alert:  

  • ROSE MEADOW DR 
  • ROSE ANNE CRT 
  • MCDOUGALL RD 
  • ROSE TREE RD 
  • ROSEALEE LANE 
  • WESTLAKE RD 
  • ROSE HILL PL 
  • ROSEWOOD CRT 
  • JOKMAR CRT 
  • ROSEWOOD DR (EXCLUDING 1500 & 1550 ROSEWOOD DR) 
  • ROSERIDGE CRT 
  • ROSE ABBY DR 
  • ROSEALEE CRT 
  • ROSEMARY CRT 
  • ROSEFIELD DR 
  • 1830 SHANNON LAKE RD 
  • 1620 STEVENS RD 
  • 2289 BARTLEY RD 
  • 2229 BARTLEY RD 
  • LENZ RD (SOUTHSIDE) 
  • 2100 WESTLAKE RD  

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: