News Releases
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…
Philpott Road Fire News Release #4
August 24, 2017
Highway 33 will remain closed overnight between Gallaghers Road in Kelowna and Big White Road as crews continue to fight the Philpott Road wildfire. If people must travel a detour is available around the closure, for non-commercial passenger vehicles only, via McCulloch Road.…
Philpott Road Fire News Release #3
August 24, 2017
The Emergency Support Services reception centre is now open to assist the estimated 1,100 people on Evacuation Order for the Philpott Road wildfire. The centre is located at Willow Park Church, 439 Highway 33 West in Kelowna. Volunteers are on hand to provide people with accommodation…
Philpott Road Fire News Release #2
August 24, 2017
An Evacuation Order for the Philpott Road wildfire has been issued for the entire area of Joe Rich, from Walker Hill on the Highway 33 western boundary of the City of Kelowna to Big White Road to the east and Mission Creek and Joe Rich Creek along the south. This affects approximately 474…
