News Releases
Drought Hill Wildfire: Evacuation orders downgraded, alerts lifted
August 1, 2025
News Release
Central Okanagan, B.C. – BC Wildfire has classified the Drought Hill wildfire has held. Updates have been made to the evacuation orders and alerts.
The following 118 addresses, previously under an evacuation order, are now permitted to return home but will remain on…
Drought Hill wildfire August 1 morning update
August 1, 2025
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Emergency Support Services (ESS) continues to aid residents evacuated due to the Drought Hill wildfire. The Peachland Community Centre is open to evacuees for drop-in services and ESS support on Friday, August 1. The reception centre at Royal Lepage Place is now closed.…
Drought Hill Wildfire: Partial Evacuation Order Downgraded, Order and Alerts Remains in Place
July 31, 2025
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Updates have been made to evacuation orders and alerts for the Drought Hill wildfire.
The following list of properties will remain on evacuation order:
5140 and 5151 Clarence Road
5031 Lang Court
MacNeil Court
Morrison Crescent
Morrison Court
Morrison…
Update regarding Emergency Support Services (ESS) July 31
July 31, 2025
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Residents evacuated due to the Drought Hill wildfire can access basic emergency supports online or attend one of two reception centres today. As of tomorrow, only the Peachland reception centre will continue to operate.
Evacuees with a BC Services Card App…
Drought Hill wildfire July 31 morning update
July 31, 2025
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Crews are continuing to action the Drought Hill wildfire, which remains between Highway 97 and Highway 97C and is pegged at 27 hectares. Visit https://www.drivebc.ca/ for updates on road conditions and closures.
Crews responded overnight, patrolling and…
