News releases
Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre has been deactivated
July 26, 2018
News release No. 16, Central Okanagan, B.C. – With the rescinding of all remaining Evacuation Alerts for the Okanagan Complex fires (Mt. Eneas, Law Creek, Goode’s Creek), the Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) is no longer activated and operational. The Centre remains on standby and…
Mt. Eneas Wildfire – all Evacuation Alerts rescinded
July 25, 2018
News release No. 15, Central Okanagan, B.C. — All Evacuation Alerts are rescinded for 698 properties in Peachland and in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area.
The following addresses and streets in Peachland are no longer on Alert:
6107 – 6146 AITKENS RD
4720 - 4728 BLACKSMITH PL
6205 - 6230…
More hot and dry weather to come: be fire smart
July 23, 2018
With temperatures forecast for the mid-thirties this week, the landscape within the Central Okanagan is quickly drying out. Residents and visitors are asked to be dilligent around campfires (where they are allowed), with hot machinery and off-road vehicles and reminded to properly discard cigarette…
Evacuation Alerts Remain in Effect for Mt. Eneas Fire - News Release No. 13
July 22, 2018
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Evacuation Alerts will remain in effect overnight for 698 properties in the Central Okanagan Regional District in the vicinity of the 1,400 hectare Mt. Eneas and the 150 hectare Munro Forest Service Road Wildfires.
BC Wildfire Service crews spent the day conducting planned…
Law Creek Wildfire - Remaining Evacuation Alert Rescinded
July 21, 2018
News Release No. 12 - West Kelowna, B.C. – The Evacuation Alert has been rescinded for the remaining 69 properties in the Glenrosa area impacted by the Law Creek Fire.
The following properties are no longer on Alert:
3370 CARRE RD
3480 CARRE RD
3525 CARRE RD
3530 CARRE RD
3372 EMERALD RD
3373…
