News Releases
Philpott Road Fire calm overnight: News Release No. 9
August 26, 2017
Overnight, fire crews worked to snuff out fires and hotspots, monitored the blaze, and protected properties from the Philpott Road wildfire. There haven’t been any reports of damage and there were no significant changes to the fire overnight thanks to favourable weather conditions.
The fire is…
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #8
August 25, 2017
Structural firefighters are on the ground tonight actively working to protect buildings and properties from the Philpott Road wildfire. So far, there haven’t been any reports of damage.
Overnight, 25 firefighters with seven trucks from several departments across the Central and South Okanagan…
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #7
August 25, 2017
Conditions have been good today for crews fighting the Philpott Road wildfire. BC Wildfire Service says the blaze grew slightly from late yesterday and is estimated at 400-hectares.
Structural fire crews continue their efforts to protect buldings throughout the area while BC Wildfire crews…
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #6
August 25, 2017
Kelowna, B.C. – There were no unexpected challenges overnight for firefighters on the Philpott Road wildfire. Cool overnight conditions and minimal wind kept the fire from progressing. Thick smoke in the area is due to the lack of air movement overnight.
Crews from Joe Rich, Ellison, Kelowna…
Philpott Road Fire News Release #5
August 24, 2017
No change is expected overnight for the Philpott Road wildfire Evacuation Order. An estimated 1,100 people are out of their homes in a large section of Joe Rich, just east of Kelowna in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area. The status of the Evacuation Order will be reviewed…
