News Releases
Evacuation order changed to alert
July 20, 2018
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Three properties that were under evacuation orders have been changed to evacuation alerts.
303, 305 and 307 Log Chute Road have been changed to evacuation alert, meaning those residents can return to their property but must be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.…
Update on Mt. Eneas and Good Creek Wildfires
July 20, 2018
Central Okanagan, B.C. – It was a positive night for crews monitoring the Mt. Eneas (south of Peachland) and the Good Creek (within Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park) wildfires, describing them as stable this morning.
The BC Wildfire Service classifies the Mt. Eneas fire as remaining out of…
Evacuation Alert for Law Creek Wildfire
July 20, 2018
Central Okanagan, B.C. — An Evacuation Alert has been issued for 198 properties in the upper Glenrosa area of the City of West Kelowna due to the Law Creek wildfire. Approximately 495 residents affected by this new Alert, should be ready to leave their homes on short notice for an extended…
Wildfire Evacuation Alert Expanded and State of Local Emergency
July 19, 2018
Central Okanagan, B.C. — A State of Local Emergency has been declared in the District of Peachland and an Evacuation Alert issued for 596 properties south of Princeton Avenue east to Highway 97. The approximately 1,490 residents living within this large area of Peachland should be prepared…
Wildfire Evacuation Order and State of Local Emergency
July 19, 2018
This evening’s gusty winds have increased the potential threat from a wildfire burning northwest of the Mount Eneas wildfire. As a result, three properties in the Regional District outside the Peachland boundary that were put on Evacuation Alert late this afternoon are now on Evacuation Order…
