White Rock Lake

• Wildfire: As Central Okanagan recovery moves towards rebuild, risks remain

  Residents are being warned some fire impacts could still be yet to come in the form of flooding or landslides.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2022
  
• Killiney Beach under Do Not Consume Advisory months after wildfire

  Since residents of the area returned from a lengthy wildfire evacuation in early September, they've been told not even boiling their water will make it safe to drink.

  News

  Nov 8, 2021
  
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• Killiney Beach residents still struggling with services in wake of wildfire

  After dozens of homes burned to the ground, some locals who remain in the Killiney Beach area said it’s like being in a ghost town.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2021
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• White Rock Lake wildfire caused an estimated $77M in insurance damage

  The White Rock Lake wildfire caused an estimated $77-million in insurance damage, say early estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. 

  Environment

  Sep 23, 2021
• Severe drought conditions causing White Rock Lake fire to burn deep underground

  The White Rock Lake wildfire has been reclassified as only being held, after the BC Wildfire Service previously considered it under control.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2021
• Mexican firefighters thanked for ‘invaluable’ service

  “This weekend, they will begin their travels home. We wish them a safe departure and a well deserved rest upon their return.”

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2021
• More White Rock Lake evacuees returning home after month-long displacement

  The Okanagan Indian Band was able to rescind almost all of its remaining evacuation orders for the White Rock Lake fire on Saturday.

  Fire

  Sep 5, 2021
• ‘Everything’s gone’: Westside Road evacuees return to properties

  Fred Bednar returned to his property on Friday in the Killiney Beach area to find his home completely destroyed by the White Rock Lake wildfire.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2021
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• One of B.C.’s most destructive fires, at White Rock Lake, now considered being held

  Evacuation orders for Ewings Landing, Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates neighbourhoods were rescinded and downgraded to evacuation alerts.

  Environment

  Sep 2, 2021
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• Officials warn of smoke from planned ignition near White Rock Lake wildfire

  The aim of the sizeable burn is to get the fire under control in a way that mimics the way it would naturally progress this time of year if nature was to take its course.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2021