Evacuation orders and alerts remain overnight for Quilpituk Creek Wildfire

Quilpituk Creek Wildfire

WEST KELOWNA, B.C.  – The evacuation orders for the 2223 properties and evacuation alerts for 425 properties in the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire area will remain in place overnight.

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. 
 

Overnight Support Sites

  • Overnight support for evacuees is available at Royal LePage Place Arena (2760 Cameron Road) for group lodging. The site is equipped with snacks, water, sleeping cots, washroom facilities and first aid. Security patrolled parking is available on site. 

  • Overnight supports at the Westbank First Nation's Sensisyusten House of Learning are closed and evacuees are redirected to Royal LePage Place Arena.

  • The Emergency Support Services (ESS) reception/muster centre at Westbank Lions Community Centre (2466 Main Street, West Kelowna) has closed for today and will reopen at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning for those who require assistance registering or additional services such as food, clothing, cultural supports or other incidentals.

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

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