News Releases
Glen Lake Wildfire Operational Update
September 18, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Anticipating more wind and little precipitation today, BC Wildfire Service and Central Okanagan Fire Services will work to suppress the Glen Lake Wildfire and protect properties and infrastructure in the area today.
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been…
Glen Lake Wildfire Evacuation Order and Alert
September 17, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support BC Wildfire Service crews fighting the Glen Lake Wildfire.
An Evacuation Order has been issued for recreational properties accessed off Glen Lake Forest Service Road, including:
Six (6)…
McDougall Creek downgrade of orders and operational update
September 15, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Properties along Westside Road from Bear Creek Forest Service Road South to Westbank First Nation, the Regional District of Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre on behalf of City of West Kelowna, has downgraded the following properties from an Evacuation Order to an…
Raymer Bay area Evacuation Order downgraded to Alert
September 14, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Central Okanagan Emergency Operations in consultation with the West Kelowna Fire Rescue has downgraded Evacuation Orders to Evacuation Alerts for the following properties:
539 Westside Rd S
575 Westside Rd S
605 Westside Rd S
631 Westside Rd S
639 Westside Rd S
643…
McDougall Creek operational update
September 14, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – With the bulk of Evacuation Orders in the vicinity of the McDougall Creek wildfire rescinded and the reopening of Westside Road, motorists must use caution when travelling and be aware of wildfire crews onsite, vehicles, and heavy equipment. Other cautions and hazards to be…
