News releases
Highway 33 Reopens; Evacuation Orders Remain In Effect: News Release No. 10
August 26, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The 465 hectare Philpott Road Wildfire remained active Saturday, mostly within the existing fire boundaries. The BC Wildfire Service reported that consistent hot, dry weather and flare-ups were challenges throughout the day; however, crews managed to contain 20 per cent of…
Philpott Road Fire calm overnight: News Release No. 9
August 26, 2017
Overnight, fire crews worked to snuff out fires and hotspots, monitored the blaze, and protected properties from the Philpott Road wildfire. There haven’t been any reports of damage and there were no significant changes to the fire overnight thanks to favourable weather conditions.
The fire is…
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #8
August 25, 2017
Structural firefighters are on the ground tonight actively working to protect buildings and properties from the Philpott Road wildfire. So far, there haven’t been any reports of damage.
Overnight, 25 firefighters with seven trucks from several departments across the Central and South Okanagan will…
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #7
August 25, 2017
Conditions have been good today for crews fighting the Philpott Road wildfire. BC Wildfire Service says the blaze grew slightly from late yesterday and is estimated at 400-hectares.
Structural fire crews continue their efforts to protect buldings throughout the area while BC Wildfire crews and…
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #6
August 25, 2017
Kelowna, B.C. – There were no unexpected challenges overnight for firefighters on the Philpott Road wildfire. Cool overnight conditions and minimal wind kept the fire from progressing. Thick smoke in the area is due to the lack of air movement overnight.
Crews from Joe Rich, Ellison, Kelowna,…
