Emergency Operations Centre

• Remaining West Kelowna evacuation orders could last up to two more weeks

  It will take up to two weeks before those remaining on an evacuation order for the McDougall Creek wildfire can return home, officials said Sunday night.

  Fire

  Sep 4, 2023
  
• ‘The threat definitely exists’: Concerns around McDougall Creek wildfire persist

  Areas where the fire already tore through are also still going to see a lot of fire activity but Brolund is confident about the stage of control in those areas. 

  Fire

  Aug 31, 2023
  
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• All City of Kelowna evacuation orders lifted as wildfire ‘held’

  BC Wildfire's Brad Litke said the wildfires burning in Lake Country and Kelowna are now held, which means  it's not likely to spread past boundaries under prevailing conditions.  

  Fire

  Aug 24, 2023
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• ‘I’m running out of underwear, too, folks!’ West Kelowna fire chief calls for patience from evacuees

  West Kelowna's fire chief knows exactly how eager evacuees are to get home now that the McDougall Creek wildfire is more manageable.

  Fire

  Aug 23, 2023
• Calgary readies evacuation centre, hotel rooms for Yellowknife evacuees

  The City of Calgary is outlining its plans to support and take in fire evacuees from the Northwest Territories during the wildfires.

  Weather

  Aug 17, 2023
• Planned ignitions for Osoyoos-area wildfire underway

  Overall, the planned ignition will cover up to 1,800 hectares where the fire is burning in steep and rocky terrain that poses safety risks to crews and heavy equipment.

  Fire

  Aug 2, 2023
• B.C. flooding: Risk continues for Salmon Valley, Falkland areas

  A trough of low pressure is moving into B.C. today and Saturday, bringing the potential for rainfall in the region, and cooling temperatures.

  Weather

  May 8, 2023
• Penticton, B.C. properties damaged following flash flood

  The city declared a local state of emergency on Monday to allow emergency crews to access private properties.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2022
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• Water level in Shuswap Lake rising, regional district activates emergency operations centre

  As the B.C. flood watch continues, Shuswap Lake was measured at 348.581 metres Monday morning, up 5.3 cm from Sunday morning when it was listed at 348.528 metres.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2022
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• Evacuation alert issued for some properties along Similkameen, Tulameen rivers near Princeton

  The regional district’s Emergency Operations Centre is advising residents to be aware of potential flooding.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2021