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Evacuation alerts remain in effect overnight for Knox Mountain Fire
July 1, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – Kelowna, B.C. – Evacuation orders have been downgraded to alerts and will remain in effect for properties in Poplar Point, Knox Mountain, Magic Estates and Clifton areas.
City of Kelowna has closed Knox Mountain Park until further notice.
The wildfire remains active and is being…
Knox Mountain Fire evacuation orders downgraded to evacuation alert
July 1, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – Evacuation orders have been downgraded to alerts and will remain in effect for properties in Poplar Point, Knox Mountain, Magic Estates and Clifton areas. City of Kelowna has closed Knox Mountain Park until further notice.
BC Wildfire reports the Knox Mountain Fire is held, however…
Evacuation order and alerts for Knox Mountain Park and Poplar Point
July 1, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – Due to a fire in the Knox Mountain Park area, an Evacuation Order has been issued for residents in the Poplar Point and Knox Mountain areas. All residents must leave the area immediately. Please refer to the interactive map on CORDemergency.ca where you can search by your…
Evacuation orders for Knox Mountain Park and Poplar Point for Knox Mountain Wildfire
July 1, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – Due to a wildfire in the Knox Mountain area, Evacuation Orders have been issued for residents in the Knox Mountain and Poplar Point areas. All residents must leave the area immediately.
RCMP and COSAR are assisting with tactical evacuations in the areas of Poplar Point, north of…
Emergency preparedness week: Is your family ready?
May 8, 2023
Floods, landslides and wildfires—just a few of the emergencies the Central Okanagan has experienced over the years.
We know emergencies will happen. What we don’t know is when. And that’s why residents should be prepared to deal with a variety of potential emergency situations. …
