News Releases
Bald Range Wildfire: August 13 Update
August 13, 2026
Peachland and Electoral Area West, B.C. – All evacuation orders and evacuation alerts remain in place for the Bald Range Wildfire. The Bald Range Wildfire grew 700 hectares overnight pegging the fire size at 19,149 hectares.
While some residents may not always see significant fire activity near…
Quilpituk Creek Wildfire now held
August 13, 2026
Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, B.C. – BC Wildfire has indicated this morning that the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire is now held, meaning the wildfire is projected, based on the fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, to remain within the current boundary.
The Emergency…
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…
