News releases
McDougall Creek Wildfire Evacuation Alert expanded
August 17, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The evacuation alert area for the McDougall Creek Wildfire Central has expanded to include an additional 924 properties north of Traders Cove up to and including Caesars Landing.
The McDougall Creek Wildfire is currently estimated at 300 hectares and is classified as out of…
McDougall Creek Wildfire Evacuation Alert expanded and Evacuation Order added
August 17, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – A local state of emergency has been issued for the City of West Kelowna, a portion of Westbank First Nation and the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area due to advancing wildfire protection needs.
The McDougall Creek Wildfire is currently estimated at 300 hectares and is…
McDougall Creek Wildfire Update
August 17, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The EOC is activated to support the McDougall Creek Wildfire.
Be ready to evacuate. Evacuation Alerts are currently in effect for portions of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and a portion of the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area.
The next update from the Central…
McDougall Creek Wildfire Evacuation Alerts for West Kelowna and rural Central Okanagan West Electoral Area in effect
August 16, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support BC Wildfire Service for the McDougall Creek Wildfire, located approximately 10 kilometres northwest of West Kelowna.
Evacuation Alerts are in effect for portions of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and a…
Evacuation Alert rescinded for Bald Range Creek Wildfire
July 18, 2023
News Release No. 4
Date: July 18, 2023
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has rescinded the Evacuation Alerts for 18 properties located between 3985 to 4069 Westside Road. The Bald Range Creek Wildfire status remains out of control and…
