News Releases
More Lake Country properties downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert
August 25, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – More families in Lake Country are now able to return home. The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has downgraded the Evacuation Order for the following properties and placed them on Evacuation Alert:
10180 CHASE RD
All properties south of Okanagan Center West, including…
Operational update
August 25, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre provides the following operational update for August 25, 2023
Orders and alerts rescinded
Yesterday, properties previously under Evacuation Order within the City of Kelowna were downgraded to an alert status.
As of 9 a.m. approximately 2,663…
No Additional Evacuation Order Rescinds Expected Tonight
August 24, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre does not expect to rescind any evacuation orders in the Central Okanagan this evening.
Returning residents to their homes is one of our top priorities, and we want to ensure that this is done in the most efficient and timely…
Next steps for Lake Country residents
August 24, 2023
Lake Country, B.C. – With the Lake Country Fire now held, the Emergency Operations Centre is working hard to get Lake Country residents home as soon as possible.
Crews continue to work in local neighbourhoods. A phased approach is underway to prepare neighbourhoods. Residents must not return home…
Additional West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation Properties Removed from Evacuation Order
August 24, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – Families from hundreds of properties in West Kelowna Estates are now able to return home. The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has downgraded the Evacuation Order for several West Kelowna properties and placed them on Evacuation Alert only due to the McDougall Creek Fire…
