Quilpituk Creek Wildfire Evacuation Order expanded to include Shelter Cove, Secret Point and Cinnabar Creek

Quilpituk Creek Wildfire

 

Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, B.C. –  An EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for properties in the Shelter Cove, Secret Point and Cinnabar Creek areas. This area was previously on Evacuation Alert and advance notice was provided last night (August 5) to residents. 

Residents on evacuation order should leave their properties immediately to keep safe. The evacuation route is south on Westside Road. Please follow instructions of emergency personnel and traffic control in the area.

To determine if you are in the evacuation area, view the detailed map showing affected properties at coemergency.ca/map.

The following addresses are included in this EVACUATION ORDER:

  • 3545, 3595, 3625, 3645, 3677, 3707, 3723, 3737, 3751, 3765, 3777, 3850, 3985, 4017, 4029, 4049, 4069, 4129, 4163, 4200, 4215, 4400, 4401, and 4625 Westside Road

The Evacuation Order has been issued at the recommendation of BC Wildfire Service due to forecasted weather conditions that are expected to increase fire behaviour and contribute to further growth of the Quilpituk Creek wildfire. While no structures are currently under immediate threat, the order is intended to ensure residents can leave safely ahead of anticipated conditions.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

  • Follow the direction of emergency personnel.

  • Shut off all gas and electrical appliances other than refrigerators and freezers.

  • Close all windows and doors.

  • Close gates (latch) but do not lock.

  • Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles than you have to.

  • Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.

  • Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.

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 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.

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