News Releases
Okanagan Centre Fire News Release No.5
July 16, 2017
Overnight, fire crews from across the Okanagan snuffed out active fires inside the approximately 30-hectare Okanagan Centre wildfire.
Early this morning it was reported to be 80 per cent contained, although overnight crews continued to fight active fires inside the containment boundary.
Lake…
Okangan Centre Fire News Release #4
July 16, 2017
The Okanagan Centre wildfire is reported to be 80 per cent contained. It’s estimated at approximately 30 hectares in size and is still active.
Overnight, Lake Country firefighters are being supported on the ground with fire crews and equipment from Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Ellison, Joe…
Okanagan Centre Fire News Release #3
July 15, 2017
Residents from approximately 330 properties have been evacuated from several roads within the Okanagan Centre area of Lake Country due to this afternoon’s wildfire.
An initial door to door evacuation was done as the fire began in the vicinity of Okanagan Centre Road West and 14th Street. The…
Okanagan Centre Fire News Release #2
July 15, 2017
An Emergency Support Services reception centre is open for residents evacuated as a result of this afternoon’s fire in Lake Country.
ESS volunteers are available to help register residents now at the existing reception centre at the Kelowna Salvation Army Church, 1480 Sutherland Avenue at Burtch…
Okanagan Centre Fire News Release #1
July 15, 2017
The Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support Lake Country fire crews fighting a spreading grass fire in Okanagan Centre.
A tactical evacuation is underway for some homes in the area of the fire along Okanagan Centre Road West.
Ground and air crews are involved in fighting the blaze…
