News releases
No change in Brenda Creek wildfire Evacuation Alert
July 17, 2021
News Release No. 7 Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Brenda Creek wildfire remains at an estimated 500 hectares and BC Wildfire Service says it is still classified out of control.
As a result, the Evacuation Alert continues for properties, three recreational camping areas and Crown land within the RDCO’…
Brenda Creek wildfire Evacuation Alert continues News Release 6
July 16, 2021
News Release No. 6 Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Evacuation Alert continues for the Brenda Creek wildfire in a portion of the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area in the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The Alert affects 18 mostly rural properties, three recreation campsites and Crown land…
Brenda Creek wildfire Evacuation Alert continues News Release 5
July 16, 2021
News Release No. 5 Central Okanagan, B.C. – The BC Wildfire Service reports no significant growth in the 400 hectare Brenda Creek wildfire, south of the Okanagan Connector Highway 97-C and northwest of Peachland.
It has firefighters on the ground, heavy equipment and three helicopters working on…
Evacuation Alert continues for Brenda Creek wildfire News Release 4
July 15, 2021
News Release No. 4 Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Evacuation Alert remains in place until further notice for properties within a portion of the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area of the Regional District of Central Okanagan due to the Brenda Creek wildfire.
A map showing the area affected by the…
Evacuation Order remains in place for crane collapse incident area
July 15, 2021
News Release No. 4, Kelowna, B.C. – Outside experts are being brought in to continue the meticulous work on the disassembly and removal of the collapsed crane in downtown Kelowna. While this work progresses, the Evacuation Order will remain in effect for the affected area.
The Evacuation Order…
