Central Okanagan Emergency Operations
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Officials rescind remaining evacuation alerts for McDougall Creek wildfireJust one evacuation order remains, and it affects just one area: 550 Westside Road South.FireSep 25, 2023
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Evacuation alerts rescinded for Glen Lake wildfire near PeachlandThe remaining evacuation alert affects eight recreational properties along Glen Lake Forest Service Road.FireSep 25, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: More evacuation orders, alerts rescinded for McDougall Creek blazeThe news comes one day after BC Wildfire changed the status of the six-week-old wildfire to being held.FireSep 21, 2023
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Cooler temperatures helping in fight against Glen Lake wildfireAccording to BC Wildfire, six helicopters and two attack crews are battling the blaze, along with heavy equipment.FireSep 19, 2023
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B.C. premier to visit Interior towns, cities affected by devastating wildfiresB.C. Premier David Eby and Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma are set to visit the province's southern Interior today to meet with those affected by this season's wildfires.WeatherSep 11, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: 405 properties still under evacuation order for McDougall Creek blazeOf the 405 properties, 122 are within West Kelowna city limits, with the remaining 283 within the regional district’s Electoral West area.FireSep 9, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Temporary access on Friday for residents in Wilson’s Landing area“This a challenging time for residents and the EOC understands this small step may help to relieve some of the stress,” said Emergency Operations.FireSep 7, 2023
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‘Burned to ashes’: Emotional bus tours as West Kelowna residents view destroyed homes“You would think a whole house, when it burns, it would take up more space,” West Kelowna resident Annick deGooyer said after seeing her destroyed home.FireSep 7, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Evacuation order downgraded for parts of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation“Residents are asked to stay off neighbouring properties and respect the privacy of those who have experienced loss or damage,” said Emergency Operations.FireSep 2, 2023
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McDougall Creek wildfire: Tours being organized for owners of destroyed homesThe tours will be limited in size, with only two people per destroyed property allowed to visit. Identification will be required.FireAug 31, 2023
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