News releases
RDCO Evacuation Orders/Alerts Remain in Place
August 12, 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 today’s forecast calling for high temperatures and wind, residents are reminded to remain alert and subscribed to…
Hot weather and boaters could impact fire fight
August 11, 2021
News Release No. 15, Central Okanagan, B.C. – The forecast calls for increased temperatures and winds over the next couple of days. This change in weather can cause variability in fire activity and means residents on Evacuation Alert should be prepared to leave their homes on short notice. For…
RDCO aerial survey indicates rural property damage
August 11, 2021
News Release No.14, Central Okanagan, B.C. – Yesterday afternoon, the Emergency Operations Centre in conjunction with BC Wildfire Service, did an aerial survey of the RDCO affected by the wildfire. Visual indications suggest at least six structures on four properties within the Bouleau Lake area…
Status quo for RDCO Evacuation Orders/Alerts
August 10, 2021
News Release No. 13 Central Okanagan, B.C. - The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre advises there is no change today in Evacuation Orders and Alerts for the White Rock Lake wildfire. All Orders and Alerts remain in effect and no changes are anticipated today. Visit www.cordemergency.ca/…
Updated RDCO Evacuation Orders/Alerts
August 9, 2021
News Release no. 12 Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Regional District of Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has updated the White Rock Lake wildfire Evacuation Orders and Alerts.
Order Rescinded
The Evacuation Order has been rescinded for La Casa Lakeside Resort, Fintry, Upper Fintry and…
