Quilpituk Creek Wildfire: August 11 Update

Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, B.C. – The evacuation orders and alerts for the properties impacted by the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire will remain in place today as emergency responders continue to work to contain the fire along the southern edge.  Read the Aug. 11, 2026 update from BC Wildfire Service for more information.

Plans for re-entry are in progress to support a safe and coordinated return home. BC Hydro is working to reenergize a section of powerlines along Westside Road, emergency crews continue to assess danger trees along the corridor and evaluate slope stability, and restoring water service to affected neighbourhoods. An extended boil water notice will be in place for returning residents until further notice. 

In preparation for residents to return, Emergency Operations Centre will provide a returning home information package to support re-entry, such as removing of debris, cleaning of fridges and freezers and other hazard and safety considerations. Other updates will be provided in the coming days.

Westside Road remains closed in both directions. Find more information at DriveBC.

Important reminders

• Continue to monitor coemergency.ca for updates on evacuation orders and alerts, and use coemergency.ca/map to check your address and determine whether your property is affected. Subscribe for notifications at coemergency.ca/subscribe and follow Central Okanagan Emergency Management on X (@CO_Emerg) and Facebook (facebook.com/coemergencymanagement) for up-to-date information.

• Residents on evacuation alert should be prepared to leave immediately if conditions change. 

  • Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit

  • Gather important documents and medications

  • Make a plan for pets and livestock

  • Know how to shut off utilities at your property

  • Review your insurance coverage 

  • Ensure you have an evacuation plan for your household.
    Find out more at PreparedBC emergency guides and resources - Province of British Columbia 

• The operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land is prohibited throughout Kamloops Fire Centre.

• Stay informed of air quality alerts and find out what you can do to protect yourself from the effects of wildfire smoke by visiting Wildfires | Interior Health.

• Other services within evacuated areas may be impacted by access issues including garbage collection and mail delivery.

• To reach the call centre at the Emergency Operations Centre, call 250-469-8490.

ESS SUPPORTS

• ESS reception centre is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In-person assistance is available at the Westbank Lions Community Centre (2466 Main St., West Kelowna).

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

• Visit ESS.gov.bc.ca to register or learn more.

For the latest information on evacuation orders, alerts, map and wildfire response activities, visit the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations website: Quilpituk Creek Wildfire information page and BC Wildfire Service.