News Releases
Bald Range Wildfire: August 12 Update
August 12, 2026
Peachland and Electoral Area West, B.C. – All evacuation orders and evacuation alerts remain in place for the Bald Range Wildfire. Last night, the Bald Range Wildfire grew to 18,450 hectares, continuing to expand slightly towards the Regional District of Central Okanagan boundary and the community…
Quilpituk Creek Wildfire: August 12 Update
August 12, 2026
Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, B.C. – Although evacuation orders and alerts for the properties impacted by the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire remain in place, residents should start preparing themselves for re-entry.
BC Wildfire is making progress on containment of the wildfire and safety…
Quilpituk Creek Wildfire: August 11 Update
August 11, 2026
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…
Bald Range Wildfire Information Update - August 11
August 11, 2026
Peachland and Electoral Area West, B.C. – Due to ongoing fire activity on the north and west flanks of the Bald Range Wildfire and continuing extreme fire danger rating, all evacuation orders and evacuation alerts will remain for affected properties in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and…
Quilpituk Creek Wildfire: August 10 Update
August 10, 2026
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…
