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On Sunday, July 6, The Emergency Operations Centre was activated to support the Rockface Wildfire (Whelan Creek) adjacent to the Kelowna International Airport.

As of Thursday, July 9, 2025, BC Wildfire has classified the Whelan Creek Wildfire out and other safety measures were completed to rescind the evacuation alert.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 15:55
Kelowna, B.C.  – The Whelan Creek Wildfire evacuation alert is now rescinded. This incorporates the 113 addresses in the Ellison area. 4591-4593 Anderson Road All addresses on Batta Forest…
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Monday, July 7, 2025 - 16:30
Kelowna, B.C.  – Starting at 6 p.m. tonight, residents residing in the evacuation order will be able to return to their homes. These seven properties will be downgraded to an evacuation alert…
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Sunday, July 6, 2025 - 22:31
Kelowna, B.C.  – Due to the Whelan Creek (Rockface) wildfire in the Ellison area, a state of local emergency has been declared, and evacuation alerts and orders have been updated. Please refer…
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Sunday, July 6, 2025 - 17:10
Kelowna, B.C.  – RCMP have begun tactical evacuations in areas surrounding the fire. All residents located on Rockface Road, Upper Booth and Farmers Drive are asked to evacuate the area…
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06/18/26
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📢Evacuation Alerts lifted & State of Local Emergency ended. 7 WKFR staff are patrolling the area, focusing on mop-u… https://t.co/Hldunlsifs
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06/17/26
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Evacuation Alerts Remains – Kalamoir Park Wildfire The evacuation alert for 742 homes in Casa Loma and Lakeview Hei… https://t.co/vVs88gco5f
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06/17/26
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ℹ️Crews continue working on the wildfire near Kalamoir Park. While cooler weather has helped, conditions remain dry… https://t.co/TWzO6hdwp1
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