Daves Creek Wildfire: Evacuation Alert rescinded

Daves Creek Wildfire

Central Okanagan, B.C.  – The Daves Creek Wildfire evacuation alert is now rescinded. This includes the following three addresses in the Joe Rich area.

  • 5609, 5615, 5619 Goudie Road

As firefighters continue to monitor and address hot spots, area residents should expect to see some residual smoke and tree removals by BC Wildfire Service, as well as the regular movement of fire equipment.

Residents in the area can expect traffic disruptions on Goudie Road, with single-lane alternating traffic starting at noon today, as crews assess and remove danger trees until the work is complete, which is expected this week. Please give crews room to work and follow direction from personnel for the safety of everyone.

For traffic updates on Highway 33, visit DriveBC.com for updates.

People who see fire activity outside expected areas should call *5555 to report a wildfire and 911 to report a fire within city limits.

The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre thanks local residents, the BC Wildfire Service, fire departments from Joe Rich, Ellison, and Kelowna, RCMP, Emergency Support Services volunteers, members of the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue and provincial agencies for their quick response and support. We sincerely thank the Joe Rich Community for opening the Community Hall to accommodate evacuees.

Be proactive and help prepare or prevent wildfires.

  • Prepare your home: Find tips to reduce the risks around your properties by undertaking FireSmart activities. Simple actions can decrease the intensity of wildfires and slow the spread. Learn more: Tips to FireSmart your home
  • Make an emergency plan: An emergency plan outlines how you and your household would respond to a wildfire. Knowing what to do will reduce anxiety and help keep you focused and safe. Make an emergency plan with our resources, including a printable fill-in-the-blanks Home Emergency Plan or the interactive Emergency Ready Planner.
  • Make a grab-and-go bag: If a wildfire happens, you may need to leave home quickly. A grab-and-go bag is a small version of your emergency kit that you can take with you. Learn how to build a grab-and-go bag
  • Research insurance coverage: Having insurance can protect you from having to pay out a huge amount in the event of a natural disaster. Home insurance policies in B.C. cover fire damage and losses. Call your insurance representative to discuss your coverage or contact the Insurance Bureau of Canada at 1-844-227-5422.

With the rescinding of these alerts, the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is no longer activated. However, the Centre remains on standby and will be reactivated if another emergency requires support and coordination.

Additional resources to Emergency Preparedness information can be found at CORDemergency.ca. Central Okanagan Emergency information is also available on Facebook at facebook.com/CORDEmergency and on X (formerly Twitter) at x.com/CO_Emerg.