News releases
No additional Evacuation Order rescinds expected tonight
August 28, 2023
Central Okanagan - The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre does not expect to rescind any additional Evacuation Orders this evening.
Returning residents to their homes is one of our top priorities, and we want to ensure that this is done in the most efficient and timely manner possible.…
Evacuation Order downgraded for Rose Valley Elementary School
August 28, 2023
West Kelowna, B.C. – The following property has been downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert:
ROSE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 1680 WESTLAKE ROAD
Residents of properties on Evacuation Alert must continue to be prepared to leave properties at a moment's notice and be away from…
Remainder of Smith Creek residents can return home
August 28, 2023
West Kelowna, B.C. – Residents in Smith Creek in West Kelowna may return to their neighbourhood. The following properties have been downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert:
ASQUITH RD
BRIDLEHILL CRT
BRIDLEHILL DR
COPPER RIDGE CRT
COPPER RIDGE DR
COPPER RIDGE PL…
Additional properties in RDCO Electoral Area West able to return home
August 28, 2023
Properties north of Terrace Mountain Road along Westside Road, including La Casa up to and including Fintry Provincial Park in the Regional District Electoral Area West, can return to their homes under Evacuation Alert status.
Returning residents must access Westside Road from Hwy. 97 via the…
Additional properties identified as having sustained significant or full loss
August 28, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. As crews have been able to better and safely access the fire damaged areas, further site assessments have been conducted. Additional properties with significant to full loss have been identified. The updated number of properties has increased from 181 to 189.
For some residents, it…
