Evacuation Alerts

• Okanagan wildfire update: July 28

  There are 370 wildfires burning across British Columbia, however, thanks to weather conditions, many of the wildfires in the Okanagan experienced minimal growth since Saturday.

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  Jul 28
  
• Upper Park Rill wildfire triggers evacuation alerts near Oliver, B.C.

  Late Sunday, an evacuation alert was issued by the Regional District due to the threat of the Upper Park Rill wildfire.

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  Sep 18, 2023
  
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• Kelowna, Lake Country wildfire evacuation alerts rescinded

  All remaining evacuation alerts for properties in Lake Country and Kelowna have been rescinded as the risk from the McDougall Creek wildfire abates in those cities. 

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  Sep 5, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: Evacuation orders downgraded for parts of West Kelowna

  “While we are making good progress, there is a lot of work to do to make this area safe,” said North Westside fire chief Ross Kotscherofski.

  Fire

  Aug 25, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: Evacuation alert issued for Sorrento area

  On Saturday morning, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District said a wildfire burning near Sorrento is creating a risk to properties and safety.

  Fire

  Aug 19, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: 10K on evacuation order in Central Okanagan

  “We are facing the worst wildfire season in our province’s history,” B.C. Premier David Eby said during a government update on Friday evening.

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  Aug 19, 2023
• Adams Lake wildfire: Evacuation orders possible for Scotch Creek, Lee Creek

  The Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, located around 21 kilometres north of Chase, is currently sized at 10,004 hectares.

  Fire

  Aug 17, 2023
• Evacuation order issued for Osoyoos after U.S. wildfire crosses border

  The fire was burning close to Oroville in Washington state when it crossed the border, just west of Osoyoos, B.C.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2023
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• Horseshoe Lake wildfire now held; some evacuation alerts rescinded

  Despite quick action from the public by reporting this fire, steep terrain and extreme heat made this fire difficult for crews to get the upper hand.

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  Jul 9, 2023
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• Keremeos Creek wildfire: Evacuation orders, alerts remain in place

  ‘Structural protection equipment remains in place at Apex and residents are asked to stay out of all evacuation order areas,” the RDOS said on Saturday.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2022