Quilpituk Creek Wildfire Information Update

Quilpituk Creek Wildfire

Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, B.C.  – BC Wildfire Service is planning small-scale ignitions in the southwest perimeter to bring the fire’s edge to the established control lines to reduce the potential for further growth. Smoke will be visible in the area during these operations.

As power has now been restored, assessments of the Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates water systems are underway as crews work to bring the systems back online. Residents served by these systems should be aware that a boil water notice will be in effect when it is safe to return home.

An initial hazard assessment has also been completed to support re-entry planning and public safety. This assessment will help identify any remaining risks and inform future re-entry decisions. More information will be shared with residents in the coming days.

Structural protection equipment continues to be repositioned throughout priority areas of the fire zone, while Wilson's Landing and North Westside fire crews continue patrols and monitoring activities.

To support the restoration of water service, crews will turn off individual sprinkler systems drawing from the utility system when they are identified within the evacuation order area. This will help make water available to the community as quickly as possible.

If you observe fire activity outside of designated or expected areas, report wildfires by calling *5555, or dial 911 for fires within city limits.

For residents 

Evacuation orders will remain in place until it is safe to return, including addressing hazards such as damaged utilities, hazard trees and unsafe road conditions. 

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

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

  • 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.

  • If you are on evacuation alert, be prepared to leave 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 and ensure you have an evacuation plan for your household.

  • Stay well clear of wildfire aircraft operating on and around Okanagan Lake. If you see firefighting aircraft working on the lake, move out of the area immediately and stay close to shore until operations have passed.

  • Subscribe for notifications at coemergency.ca/subscribe and follow Central Okanagan Emergency Management on X (@CO_Emerg) and Facebook (facebook.com/coemergencymanagement) for the latest information.

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

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. 

  • 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.