News releases
Update on White Rock Lake wildfire
August 23, 2021
News Release No. 35 Central Okanagan, B.C. — The White Rock Lake wildfire is classified as out of control and remains at 80,745 hectares.
The Evacuation Order for 1,316 properties and Alert for 850 properties is unchanged for properties in the North Westside community within the Regional District…
Mount Law wildfire evacuation order and alert update
August 22, 2021
News release No. 17 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Due to reduced fire activity on the north end of the Mount Law wildfire, four properties on Turnbull Road have been downgraded from evacuation order to an alert.
“We saw some rain today in the wildfire area, which has helped the efforts of our fire crews…
Update on White Rock Lake wildfire
August 22, 2021
News Release No. 34 Central Okanagan, B.C. — While the White Rock Lake wildfire is less visible today, the 80,700 hectare fire remains active and out of control. The Evacuation Order for 1,316 properties and Alert for 850 properties remain unchanged for properties in the North Westside community…
Fire suppression continues on Mount Law
August 22, 2021
News release No. 16 Central Okanagan, B.C. — The Mount Law wildfire remains at 800 hectares in size, and crews will continue suppression efforts throughout the day. All evacuation orders and alerts for the fire remain in place.
At this time, crews have completed planned ignitions on the northern…
Update on White Rock Lake wildfire
August 21, 2021
News Release No. 33 Central Okanagan, B.C. — The White Rock Lake wildfire remains out of control and increased fire activity within the fire perimeter was visible last night on the east side of the fire. All evacuations Orders and Alerts remain unchanged for properties in the North Westside…
