News Releases
McDougall Creek Wildfire update
September 4, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – An estimated 405 properties remain under Evacuation Order and 20,111 on Evacuation Alert. With 283 on Evacuation Order within RDCO Electoral Area West and 122 within the City of West Kelowna. Evacuation Order and Alert areas can be confirmed at cordemergency.ca/map. As…
Property owner notification nears completion
September 3, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre expects to complete the process of process of contacting properties owners who experienced a loss of their homes or whose homes are uninhabitable because of the McDougall Creek Wildfire by Thursday, Sept. 7.
The Emergency Operations…
McDougall Creek Wildfire Update
September 3, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – With the McDougall Creek Wildfire actively burning near the Powers Creek drainage, work continues to protect the Glenrosa neighbourhood. Work also continues in other impacted areas to deal with hazards and make them safe for residents to return home.
The BC Wildfire…
No further rescinds of Evacuation Orders or Alerts this weekend
September 2, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre does not expect to rescind any additional Evacuation Orders or Alerts for the remainder of the weekend.
Crews will remain hard at work throughout the weekend removing hazards and restoring infrastructure including water…
Operations update for the McDougall Creek Wildfire
September 2, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The BC Wildfire Service and West Kelowna Fire Rescue continue to coordinate response to the active McDougall Creek Wildfire with support from the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre, surrounding communities, Emergency Support Services, BC Hydro, RCMP and various…
