News releases
Glen Lake Wildfire Evacuation Order and Alert
September 17, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support BC Wildfire Service crews fighting the Glen Lake Wildfire.
An Evacuation Order has been issued for recreational properties accessed off Glen Lake Forest Service Road, including:
Six (6)…
McDougall Creek downgrade of orders and operational update
September 15, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Properties along Westside Road from Bear Creek Forest Service Road South to Westbank First Nation, the Regional District of Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre on behalf of City of West Kelowna, has downgraded the following properties from an Evacuation Order to an…
Raymer Bay area Evacuation Order downgraded to Alert
September 14, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Central Okanagan Emergency Operations in consultation with the West Kelowna Fire Rescue has downgraded Evacuation Orders to Evacuation Alerts for the following properties:
539 Westside Rd S
575 Westside Rd S
605 Westside Rd S
631 Westside Rd S
639 Westside Rd S
643…
McDougall Creek operational update
September 14, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – With the bulk of Evacuation Orders in the vicinity of the McDougall Creek wildfire rescinded and the reopening of Westside Road, motorists must use caution when travelling and be aware of wildfire crews onsite, vehicles, and heavy equipment. Other cautions and hazards to be…
Evacuation Orders downgraded for remaining sections of Bear Creek Road North
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Central Okanagan Emergency Operations in consultation with the BC Wildfire Service and West Kelowna Fire Rescue has downgraded Evacuation Orders to Evacuation Alerts for the following properties:
495 Bear Creek Road
524 Bear Creek Road
525 Bear Creek Road
534 Bear Creek…
