News releases
News Release #22 - Mount Law Wildfire Update
August 26, 2021
Central Okanagan, B.C. — Fire activity on the Mount Law wildfire has decreased however, damage to abandoned outbuildings and fencing on properties outside the fire protection area has been observed.
BC Wildfire has indicated the Mount Law fire is now estimated at 930 hectares. This growth is due to…
News Release #42 - White Rock Lake Evacuee Information
August 26, 2021
Central Okanagan, B.C. — The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre is confirming information provided to evacuees of the White Rock Lake wildfire to address inaccuracies circulating regarding financial support from provincial Emergency Support Services (ESS).
Volunteer workers at the ESS…
News Release #41 White Rock Lake Wildfire - Central Okanagan BC
August 26, 2021
Central Okanagan, B.C. — BC Wildfire Service says that the White Rock Lake Wildfire remains active and out of control with an estimated size of 82,000 hectares. Wednesday’s planned aerial ignitions removed approximately 600-hectares of fuel between the fire's edge and the pre-established control…
News Release #21 Mount Law Wildfire - Central Okanagan BC
August 26, 2021
Central Okanagan, B.C. — Due to a wind event Wednesday night, the Mount Law wildfire exhibited increased fire activity through the night. BC Wildfire and emergency crews from West Kelowna and Peachland have been actively fighting the fire since 2 a.m. Helicopters are currently supporting crews on…
White Rock Lake Wildfire update
August 25, 2021
News release No. 40 — Central Okanagan, B.C. — The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre will host an online virtual information session Thursday, Aug. 26 for residents and owners of properties located within the Regional District of Central Okanagan who are on evacuation order from the…
