News releases
Wind picks up this afternoon and tomorrow
August 14, 2021
News Release No. 21, Central Okanagan, B.C. – With Environment Canada forecasting windy periods this afternoon and tomorrow, residents should remain vigilant.
Evacuation Alerts and Orders
Evacuation Alerts and Orders within Central Okanagan Electoral Area West will remain in place overnight. A…
RDCO Evacuation Orders/Alerts Remain in Place
August 14, 2021
News Release No. 20, Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre advises that there are no changes in Evacuation Orders or Alerts for the White Rock Lake wildfire.
“North Westside fire fighters in partnership with BC Wildfire are continuing their patrols today. They…
RDCO Evacuation Orders/Alerts Remain in Place
August 13, 2021
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre advises there is currently no change in Evacuation Orders and Alerts for the White Rock Lake wildfire. With this weekend’s forecast calling for hot and dry conditions, residents are reminded to remain alert and subscribed to…
Evacuation alert issued for five properites, Nahun and Caesar’s Landing
August 12, 2021
Central Okanagan, B.C. – In response to the White Rock Lake wildfire, an Evacuation Alert has been issued for five properties in the Nahun and Caesar’s Landing areas within RDCO’s Central Okanagan West Electoral Area.
Affected properties from 5000N Westside Rd (south end) to 5495 Deighton Rd (…
Evacuation order re-issued for residents of Fintry, La Casa, and Shalal Road
August 12, 2021
Central Okanagan, B.C. – In response to the White Rock Lake wildfire, an Evacuation Order has been re-issued, effective 2pm today, for residents of Fintry, La Casa and Shalal Road within RDCO’s Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. Residents south of the ‘Valley of the Sun’, along Westside Rd from…
