News releases
Evacuation Order downgraded for properties south of La Casa to 4017 Westside Road
August 31, 2023
RDCO Electoral Area West – Residents in RDCO Electoral Area West between La Casa heading south to 4017 Westside Road may return to their homes.
Returning residents must access Westside Road from Hwy. 97 via the north through Okanagan Indian Band and are reminded to be patient and be mindful of…
Resiliency Centre supports impacted residents as recovery begins
August 31, 2023
Central Okanagan, BC – A resiliency centre located on Westbank First Nation lands opened Thursday, August 31, 2023, to support wildfire evacuees and those experiencing loss following the McDougall Creek Wildfire.
The Resiliency Centre is a place for people impacted by wildfires in the Central…
Operations update for the McDougall Creek Wildfire
August 31, 2023
Central Okanagan, BC – While progress has been made, the McDougall Creek wildfire remains classified by BC Wildfire as out of control and is estimated at 13,712 hectares. The estimated growth of the fire is a result of the planned ignition operations and growth in the Powers Creek Drainage.
BC…
No Additional Evacuation Order Rescinds Expected Tonight
August 30, 2023
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…
Evacuation Alert for Boucherie Industrial Area in West Kelowna rescinded
August 30, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre has rescinded the Evacuation Alert for the following properties in the Boucherie Industrial area north of Highway 97 from Old Westlake Road to Daimler Road in West Kelowna:
AUBURN RD (only includes properties on the east side)
BARTLEY CRT
BARTLEY RD…
