Quilpituk Creek Wildfire: August 10 Update

Quilpituk Creek Wildfire

Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, B.C.  – The evacuation orders for the properties in the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire area will remain in place.

The BC Wildfire Service currently lists the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire at 1,238 hectares and remains out of control. Structural Protection crews are continuing to perform tactical patrols and maintain established systems around the clock.

The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is finalizing re-entry planning to support a safe and coordinated return home. Key priorities include assessing danger trees along Westside Road corridor, evaluating slope stability and restoring water service to the Killiney and Westshore Estates systems. Residents served by these systems will return under a boil water advisory until it is safe to lift.

Westside Road remains closed in both directions. See details of the closure at DriveBC.

 

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To reach the call centre at the EOC, call 250-469-8490 or 1-877-569-8490.

ESS SUPPORTS

  • Evacuated and not yet registered with ESS? Register through the ERA tool at ESS.gov.bc.ca. In-person assistance is available at the Westbank Lions Community Centre (2466 Main St., West Kelowna).

  • Need to renew ESS supports? If you received an e-transfer, call 1-800-387-4258 and have your file number ready. If you are staying in a hotel, ESS will contact you directly regarding extensions.

  • Need other renewals or in-person support? Visit the ESS reception centre at the Westbank Lions Community Centre. Hours may vary. Visit coemergency.ca to find the latest information. 

  • Need overnight lodging? Group lodging is available at Royal LePage Place Arena (2760 Cameron Rd., West Kelowna). RVs and trailers can park overnight at Mount Boucherie Secondary School (2751 Cameron Rd., West Kelowna) and access services at Royal LePage Place.