News releases
Property owner notification nears completion
September 3, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre expects to complete the process of process of contacting properties owners who experienced a loss of their homes or whose homes are uninhabitable because of the McDougall Creek Wildfire by Thursday, Sept. 7.
The Emergency Operations Centre…
McDougall Creek Wildfire Update
September 3, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – With the McDougall Creek Wildfire actively burning near the Powers Creek drainage, work continues to protect the Glenrosa neighbourhood. Work also continues in other impacted areas to deal with hazards and make them safe for residents to return home.
The BC Wildfire…
No further rescinds of Evacuation Orders or Alerts this weekend
September 2, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre does not expect to rescind any additional Evacuation Orders or Alerts for the remainder of the weekend.
Crews will remain hard at work throughout the weekend removing hazards and restoring infrastructure including water and…
Operations update for the McDougall Creek Wildfire
September 2, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The BC Wildfire Service and West Kelowna Fire Rescue continue to coordinate response to the active McDougall Creek Wildfire with support from the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre, surrounding communities, Emergency Support Services, BC Hydro, RCMP and various…
Evacuation Order downgraded to Alert in McNaughton Rd area of West Kelowna and WFN IR10
September 2, 2023
West Kelowna, B.C. – A number of residents in the McNaughton Rd area of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation IR#10 may return to their homes. The following properties have been downgraded to Evacuation Alert:
1531 SOOKINCHUTE CRT
1441 BEAR CREEK RD
1449 BEAR CREEK RD
1455 BEAR CREEK RD
1461…
