Updated - Evacuation Alert Expanded into Westbank Area

McDougall Creek Wildfire 2023

Correction: a previous release indicated these properties were placed on Evacuation Order but are actually on Evacuation Alert

West Kelowna, B.C. – Due to increased winds, the following properties are being added to the Evacuation Alert impacting Westbank First Nation residents:

  • All remaining properties north of Highway 97 within IR#9 as well as 1979 Old Okanagan Highway

Residents on Evacuation Alert must be prepared to leave their properties at a moment's notice and be away from home for an extended period. Visit cordemergency.ca/map to confirm the status of properties and up-to-date Evacuation Order and Alert areas.

Increased winds have created increased fire risk. In response, BC wildfire has taken the precautionary measure of directing additional aerial and ground support resources to monitor for new or increased fire activity in the area. West Kelowna fire crews are joined by 33 additional fire trucks from Armstrong to Peachland. Area residents will see increased fire suppression activity in their neighourhoods.

Residents are asked to stay up to date through the CORD emergency site and 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 landfill and transfer station hours, boat launch, park and road closures, visit their websites: