News releases
Evacuation alert area changes
August 31, 2017
With progress made on the wildfire at 30% containment, the Evacuation Alert area has been adjusted.
Residents on evacuation alert should be prepared to leave their homes again on short notice, if fire conditions change. A detailed map showing the affected properties is available at http://www.…
Crown land area restrictions in Philpott Road Area
August 31, 2017
An updated area restriction for all Crown land in the vicinity of the Philpott wildfire came into effect at 12 p.m. on Aug. 30, 2017.
Area restrictions under Section 11(2) of the Wildfire Act are put in place to help protect public safety and allow fire suppression efforts to continue efficiently…
Firefighting efforts continue: News Release No. 18
August 30, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Crews continued to action the Philpott wildfire today with approximately 35 structural crews from eight Central and North Okanagan fire departments with thirteen pieces of equipment in the ongoing firefighting effort.
Approximately 77 residents from 35 properties remain on…
Reduced fire activity partially downgrades evacuation orders: News Release # 17
August 30, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – With reduced fire activity overnight, more Joe Rich residents are being allowed to return home. The Evacuation Order for the Philpott Road Fire has been partially rescinded allowing approximately 125 Joe Rich residents from 53 properties to return home. These properties are…
Philpott Road Fire News Release #16
August 29, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Highway 33 is now open to two-lane traffic through the Philpott Road Fire zone and motorists are asked to obey flagging personnel and modified speed limit signage.
The road had been closed temporarily between Schram Road and Cardinal Creek Road to ensure the safe movement…
