News Releases
Additional properties identified as having sustained significant or full loss
August 28, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. As crews have been able to better and safely access the fire damaged areas, further site assessments have been conducted. Additional properties with significant to full loss have been identified. The updated number of properties has increased from 181 to 189.
For some residents…
No Additional Evacuation Order Rescinds Expected Tonight
August 27, 2023
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre does not expect to rescind any further evacuation orders or alerts in the Central Okanagan this evening.
A livestream press conference is scheduled for Monday, August 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. to provide an update on the wildfires conditions and…
Remaining properties on Bartley Road and Rosewood Drive downgraded to Alert status
August 27, 2023
Residents along the remaining portions of Bartley Road and Rosewood Drive in West Kelowna may return to their neighbourhood. The following properties have been downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert:
BARTLEY RD
ROSEWOOD DR
Residents of properties on evacuation alert must continue to…
Remainder of Shannon Woods and Tallus Ridge residents can return home
August 27, 2023
Residents in upper Shannon Woods and Tallus Ridge areas in West Kelowna may return to their neighbourhoods. The following properties have been downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert:
•BIG SKY DR
•CROWN CREST DR
•CROWN CREST PL
•PARAMOUNT DR
•RYSER PL
•SHANNON HEIGHTS CRT
•…
Operational Update
August 26, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre is sharing the following operational update for August 26, 2023.
Orders and alerts rescinded
Today, over 600 properties were downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert in Lake Country, in parts of West Kelowna, and for Westbank Frist Nation…
