News releases
No change to orders/alerts for Mount Law fire
August 19, 2021
News Release No. 12 Central Okanagan, B.C. — More favourable weather conditions are helping first responders as they continue to work on the Mt. Law wildfire. While this is good news, BC Wildfire reports the 800-hectare blaze remains out of control.
As a result, all evacuation orders and alerts…
Update on White Rock Lake wildfire
August 19, 2021
News release No. 30, Central Okanagan, B.C. — Crew continue to patrol affected areas and action spot fires over the past 24 hours with crews remaining on site overnight. Cooler temperatures have provided some reprieve, however conditions remain extremely dry. The White Rock Lake fire is still…
No change to orders/alerts for Mount Law fire
August 18, 2021
News Release No. 11 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Mount Law remains an active fire area and there is currently no change in evacuation orders and alerts.
There are still many small spot fires within the fire perimeter. Due to the heat of the day, these may become more active and particularly visible…
McIver Road Evacuation order rescinded
August 18, 2021
News Release No. 10 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Crews continued to make good progress in holding the Mount Law wildfire overnight. Ten trucks and 32 personnel are working the area today with warming weather expected to show more hot spots.
Two properties on McIver Road have been downgraded from an…
Update on White Rock Lake wildfire
August 18, 2021
News Release No. 29 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Cooler temperatures yesterday provided some relief to crews but conditions remain extremely dry. The White Rock Lake fire is still classified out of control and continues to be active.
BC Wildfire and crews from local fire departments remained onsite…
