News Releases
Firefighting operations continue overnight; evacuation alert remains in place for La Casa area
July 25, 2026
Central Okanagan Electoral Area West, B.C. – While significant progress has been made on the La Casa Wildfire, residents in the area will continue to see flames, smoke and firefighting activity as BC Wildfire continues ground and aerial operations overnight.
Fire behaviour can appear…
Evacuation alert issued for La Casa area
July 25, 2026
Central Okanagan Electoral Area West, B.C. – Due to a nearby wildfire, residents in the La Casa area (including La Casa Lakeside Resort and La Casa Cottages) are on evacuation alert. Please refer to the interactive map on coemergency.ca/map where you can search by street address to…
Evacuation alerts lifted, continued vigilance for the wildfire season ahead
June 18, 2026
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – The evacuation alert for the 742 households in the Casa Loma and Lakeview Heights areas has now been lifted, and the State of Local Emergency has ended.
It was a quiet night on the fire line, with no major issues reported. Today, seven West Kelowna Fire Rescue staff…
Evacuation alerts remain overnight for Kalamoir Park Wildfire
June 17, 2026
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – The evacuation alert for the 742 households in the Casa Loma and Lakeview Heights areas will remain in place overnight.
Refer to the Central Okanagan Emergency Management’s website for the latest news releases and check the coemergency.ca/map to…
Kalamoir Park Wildfire operational update
June 17, 2026
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – Crews are continuing to action the Kalamoir Park Wildfire, which is situated between Kalamoir Park and portions of Lakeview Heights and Casa Loma communities and is pegged at 8 hectares.
There are approximately 742 addresses on evacuation alert. Residents on alert are…
