Firefighting operations continue overnight; evacuation alert remains in place for La Casa area

Central Okanagan Electoral Area West, B.C. – While significant progress has been made on the La Casa Wildfire, residents in the area will continue to see flames, smoke and firefighting activity as BC Wildfire continues ground and aerial operations overnight.  

Fire behaviour can appear more active after dark and may be visible from surrounding areas. This activity is expected and is being closely monitored by crews on scene.  If you observe fire activity outside of designated or expected areas, report wildfires by calling *5555, or dial 911 for fires within city limits. 

Residents who left the area may return home. The muster centre at the Westbank Lions Community Centre has now closed. Those within the alert area should remain prepared to leave at a moment's notice should conditions change. 

The Evacuation Alert for the La Casa area, including La Casa Lakeside Resort and La Casa Cottages, remains in place overnight and will be reevaluated tomorrow based on fire conditions.  

Residents on Evacuation Alert should be prepared to be away from home for an extended period, make arrangements for pets and livestock and ensure essential items such as medications, identification, important documents and emergency supplies are ready to go. Please refer to the interactive map at coemergency.ca/map to determine if your property is affected. 

Members of the public are asked to avoid the wildfire area unless necessary so emergency responders can safely and effectively carry out their work.  

Residents are encouraged to monitor coemergency.ca for the latest information and sign up for emergency notifications at coemergency.ca/subscribe.