News Releases
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…
Bald Range Wildfire: August 10 Update
August 10, 2026
Peachland and Electoral Area West, B.C. – Evacuation orders and evacuation alerts remain in effect for affected properties in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and the District of Peachland due to the Bald Range Wildfire (K51490).
Evacuation order boundaries were realigned to…
Bald Range Wildfire Information Update
August 9, 2026
Peachland and Electoral Area West, B.C. – Evacuation orders and evacuation alerts remain in effect for affected properties in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and the District of Peachland due to the Bald Range Wildfire (K51490). Residents should continue to follow all evacuation…
Quilpituk Creek Wildfire Information Update
August 9, 2026
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…
