News Releases
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…
Advance notice: Evacuation order expected tomorrow morning for Shelter Cove, Secret Point and Cinnabar Creek
August 5, 2026
Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, B.C. - Central Okanagan Emergency Management (COEM) is providing advance notice that the current Evacuation Alert for Shelter Cove, Secret Point and Cinnabar Creek is expected to be upgraded to an Evacuation Order in the morning on Thursday, August 6…
Quilpituk Creek Wildfire Information Update
August 5, 2026
Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, B.C. – The evacuation orders for the 2223 properties and evacuation alerts for 425 properties in the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire area will remain in place today.
The BC Wildfire Service currently lists the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire at 742 hectares and out of…
Quilpituk Creek Wildfire Information Update
August 4, 2026
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Management Centre continues to support the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire. The evacuation orders for 2223 properties and evacuation alerts for 425 properties in the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire area will remain in place overnight. No further…
