No Additional Evacuation Order Rescinds Expected Tonight
Kelowna, BC – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre does not expect to rescind any additional Evacuation Orders this evening.
Returning residents to their homes safely, and as quickly as possible, remains a top priority. 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. Working alongside BC Wildfire Service, the EOC continues to evaluate Evacuation Orders and Alerts.
For a map of current wildfires in B.C. and stages of control, visit https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map.
As firefighting efforts continue, residents should expect to see smoke and flames from the fire, as well the regular movement of fire equipment. Fire activity is especially visible at dusk and can be seen from across the lake. Residents who see fire activity outside expected areas should call *5555 to report a wildfire and 911 to report a fire within city limits.
The public is reminded, for their safety and that of fire crews, not to enter areas under an Evacuation Order. RCMP at checkpoints will not be able to provide individual property check-ins for those on evacuation alert.
To allow unhindered access to BC Wildfire aircraft, boaters are asked to please stay off the lake north of the William R. Bennett Bridge.
As Evacuation Orders are downgraded, residents returning home can access frequently asked questions and other resources at cordemergency.ca to aid in a safe return.
Visit cordemergency.ca to stay up to date on the status of Evacuation Orders and Alerts, and to subscribe to e-updates. 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 landfill and transfer station hours, water restrictions, boat launch, park and road closures, visit their websites:
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