News Releases
Update on wildfire in vicinity of Bear Creek Road
August 24, 2021
News release No. 2 — Central Okanagan, B.C. — A portion of the tactical evacuation order has been lifted for Sail View Bay but remains in effect for all properties along Bear Creek Road, north of Parkinson Road as municipal and BC Wildfire Service crews continue efforts to suppress a…
White Rock Lake Wildfire update
August 24, 2021
News release No. 37 — Central Okanagan, B.C. — BC Wildfire Service says that the White Rock Lake Wildfire remains active and out of control with an estimated size of 80,951 hectares.
The Evacuation Order for 1,316 properties and Alert for 850 properties, in the North Westside community within…
Mount Law Wildfire update
August 24, 2021
News release No 19 — Central Okanagan, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service says the Mount Law wildfire remains at 800 hectares and out of control.
BCWS states that with cold temperatures, high humidity and some precipitation, the fire has slowly spread down slope in the south towards the guard…
News release No. 1 - Wildfire in vicinity of Bear Creek Road
August 24, 2021
Central Okanagan, BC - The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support West Kelowna Fire Rescue, along with BC Wildfire Service crews, fighting a wildfire in the vicinity of Westside Road north of Sail View Bay.
Crews have begun tactical evacuations in areas…
White Rock Lake Wildfire update
August 24, 2021
News Release No. 36: Central Okanagan, B.C. — Updated: clarifies status of Upper Fintry — The BC Wildfire Service classifies the White Rock Lake Wildfire as active and out of control with an estimated size of 80,951 hectares.
The Evacuation Order for 1,316 properties and Alert for…
