News releases
White Rock Lake Wildfire update
August 30, 2021
News Release No. 48 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Weather conditions remained favourable over the weekend and crews continue to work on suppression efforts for the White Rock Lake wildfire, which remains at 81,362 hectares and is classified as out of control by BC Wildfire Services.
“I was reminded…
White Rock Lake Wildfire update No 47
August 29, 2021
Release No 47 Central Okanagan, B.C. — BC Wildfire Service says there continue to be 369 BC Wildfire and Military personnel working on fire suppression efforts for the White Rock Lake wildfire. The fire is estimated at 81,362 hectares and continues to be active and classified as out of control.
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White Rock Lake Update No. 46
August 29, 2021
News Release No. 46 Central Okanagan, B.C. — There was no significant growth of the White Rock Lake wildfire, which remains at 81,362 hectare and is classified as out of control by BC Wildfire Services. The evacuation Order for 1,316 properties and 850 properties on Alert in the North Westside…
Mount Law Wildfire update No. 26
August 29, 2021
News Release No. 26 Central Okanagan, B.C. — With the assistance from additional fire crews from Mexico that arrived at the Mount Law wildfire yesterday, paired with favourable weather conditions, there has been no significant growth of the fire in the last 24 hours. Any new, key info – may need to…
Mount Law wildfire evacuation order and alert update
August 28, 2021
News Release No. 25 Central Okanagan, B.C. — As a result of ongoing firefighting efforts and favourable weather that included the rainfall yesterday, conditions on the Mount Law wildfire are improving. The Evacuation Order for the property at 4713 MacKinnon Road has been rescinded and downgraded to…
