News Releases
Evacuation alert issued for five properites, Nahun and Caesar’s Landing
August 12, 2021
Central Okanagan, B.C. – In response to the White Rock Lake wildfire, an Evacuation Alert has been issued for five properties in the Nahun and Caesar’s Landing areas within RDCO’s Central Okanagan West Electoral Area.
Affected properties from 5000N Westside Rd (south end) to 5495 Deighton Rd (…
Evacuation order re-issued for residents of Fintry, La Casa, and Shalal Road
August 12, 2021
Central Okanagan, B.C. – In response to the White Rock Lake wildfire, an Evacuation Order has been re-issued, effective 2pm today, for residents of Fintry, La Casa and Shalal Road within RDCO’s Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. Residents south of the ‘Valley of the Sun’, along Westside Rd from…
RDCO Evacuation Orders/Alerts Remain in Place
August 12, 2021
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre advises there is currently no change in Evacuation Orders and Alerts for the White Rock Lake wildfire. With today’s forecast calling for high temperatures and wind, residents are reminded to remain alert and subscribed to…
Hot weather and boaters could impact fire fight
August 11, 2021
News Release No. 15, Central Okanagan, B.C. – The forecast calls for increased temperatures and winds over the next couple of days. This change in weather can cause variability in fire activity and means residents on Evacuation Alert should be prepared to leave their homes on short notice. For…
RDCO aerial survey indicates rural property damage
August 11, 2021
News Release No.14, Central Okanagan, B.C. – Yesterday afternoon, the Emergency Operations Centre in conjunction with BC Wildfire Service, did an aerial survey of the RDCO affected by the wildfire. Visual indications suggest at least six structures on four properties within the Bouleau Lake area…
