Quilpituk Creek Wildfire Information Update

Quilpituk Creek Wildfire

WEST KELOWNA, B.C.  – BC Wildfire Service currently lists the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire at 550 hectares and remains out of control. The evacuation orders for the 2223 properties and evacuation alerts for 425 properties in the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire area remain in place and are not anticipated to be rescinded today. 

Fire and weather conditions will be monitored to determine if additional evacuation orders or alerts are required – while not expected, it is possible.

BC Wildfire Service personnel are responding to this incident along with all local fire departments in the Central Okanagan. Aerial resources, heavy equipment teams and structure protection are supporting this incident. Fire crews continue to establish hoselay for water delivery to the fire's edge and conducting danger tree assessments and falling as they work their way around the fire perimeter.

Westside Road is closed north at Caesars Landing. More information at DriveBC

Refer to the Central Okanagan Emergency Management’s website for the latest news releases and check the coemergency.ca/map to search by street address to determine if you are under an evacuation order or alert.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

  • Continue to monitor coemergency.ca for information on changes to evacuation orders and alerts. 

  • View the BC Hydro outage map for information on power outages in the area.

  • Stay clear of aircraft working in and around the lake.

Residents may notice smoke and ongoing movement of firefighting equipment in the area. If you observe fire activity outside of designated or expected areas, report wildfires by calling *5555, or dial 911 for fires within city limits.

The Quilpituk Creek Wildfire is a reminder of the importance of community readiness in a fast-moving event. Tactical evacuations may be necessary prior to any official notification from the Emergency Operations Centre if conditions are critical to life safety and well-being. Residents should be well prepared, particularly in wildfire interface areas. 

Emergency Support Services

  • Emergency Support Services (ESS) services is open at the Westbank Lions Hall (2466 Main St). for those who require assistance registering or additional services such as food, clothing, cultural supports or other incidentals.

  • Royal LePage Place Arena (2760 Cameron Road) is open for all evacuees for group lodging. The Salvation Army is providing food and the overnight support site is equipped with snacks, water, sleeping cots, washroom facilities and first aid. Security patrolled parking is available on site.

  • RVs and trailers can park at Mount Boucherie Secondary School (2751 Cameron Road) overnight and access services at Royal LePage Place. 

  • The overnight support site at Westbank First Nation's Sensisyusten House of Learning has closed for today.

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