News Releases
Quilpituk Creek Wildfire Information Update
August 7, 2026
Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, B.C. – The evacuation orders for the 2,648 properties and evacuation alerts for 312 properties in the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire area will remain in place overnight.
The BC Wildfire Service currently lists the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire at 1,139 hectares…
Evacuation Orders must be followed
August 7, 2026
Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, B.C. – Central Okanagan Emergency Management is aware that some residents have chosen to remain in areas currently under Evacuation Order due to the Quilpituk Creek wildfire.
If you are in an Evacuation Order area, leave now. An Evacuation Order is not a…
Evacuation Orders and Alerts remain overnight for Quilpituk Creek Wildfire
August 6, 2026
Central Okanagan Electoral Area West, B.C. – Evacuation Orders affecting 2,648 properties and Evacuation Alerts affecting 321 properties in the Quilpituk Creek wildfire area remain in place overnight.
BC Wildfire Service currently lists the fire as out of control and approximately 1,139…
Quilpituk Creek Wildfire Evacuation Alert Area expanded
August 6, 2026
Central Okanagan Electoral Area West, B.C. – Due to increased fire activity, an EVACUATION ALERT has been issued for properties south of Cinnabar Creek, including the Wilson’s Landing area and west rural areas.
To determine if you are in the evacuation area, view the detailed map showing…
Quilpituk Creek Wildfire Evacuation Order expanded to include Shelter Cove, Secret Point and Cinnabar Creek
August 6, 2026
Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, B.C. – An EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for properties in the Shelter Cove, Secret Point and Cinnabar Creek areas. This area was previously on Evacuation Alert and advance notice was provided last night (August 5) to residents.
Residents…
