Peachland Creek Wildfire: Evacuation Alert rescinded

Peachland Creek Wildfire

Peachland, B.C.  – The Peachland Creek Wildfire evacuation alert is now rescinded. This incorporates the following 58 addresses in the District of Peachland.

  • All addresses on Stuart Crescent 
  • All addresses on Sherburn Road  
  • All addresses on Ferguson Place 
  • 6532 - 6642 Renfrew Road 
  • 6575, 6602, 6633 and 6696 Hwy 97 
  • All units located at 6663 Hwy 97 
  • Hwy 97 from Hardy Street extending one kilometre north 

The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will deactivate and wind down its operations. Emergency responders remain ready and residents should stay prepared for this wildfire season.

The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre thanks local residents, BC Wildfire Service, neighbouring fire departments, RCMP, BC Hydro and provincial agencies for their quick response and support.

As firefighters continue to monitor and address hot spots, residents should expect to see some residual smoke from the wildfire, as well as the regular movement of fire equipment. Residents who see fire activity outside expected areas should call *5555 to report a wildfire and 911 to report a fire within city limits.

What you can do

The Central Okanagan is prone to wildfires and being proactive can 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.

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.