News Releases
Evacuation Alert: Blue Grouse Creek wildfire
August 1, 2026
West Kelowna, B.C. – An evacuation alert is in place for the Blue Grouse Creek area due to a wildfire in the area of Bear Creek Main. Please refer to the interactive map on coemergency.ca/map where you can search by street address to determine if you are affected.
The…
Evacuation Alert lifted; residents reminded to remain prepared this wildfire season
July 26, 2026
Central Okanagan Electoral Area West, B.C. – In consultation with BC Wildfire, the Evacuation Alert for the 507 households in the La Casa area has now been lifted.
The K51214 wildfire (previously referred to as La Casa Wildfire) prompted the evacuation alert on July 25, 2026. Although the…
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…
