News releases
Glen Lake Wildfire changes to orders and alerts
September 25, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre, in consultation with the BC Wildfire Service, Peachland Fire Rescue and Regional District of Central Okanagan Fire Services, is rescinding Evacuation Alerts and downgrading Evacuation Orders to Alerts for the Glen Lake…
Changes to alerts for McDougall Creek Wildfire
September 25, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Central Okanagan Emergency Operations in consultation with the BC Wildfire Service, West Kelowna Fire Rescue and Regional District of Central Okanagan Fire Services, is rescinding all alerts for the McDougall Creek wildfire except for 550 Westside Rd S, which remains on…
Glen Lake Wildfire Operational Update
September 24, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – No new orders or alerts are expected today as a result of the Glen Lake Wildfire burning near Peachland, with the cooler temperatures and precipitation over the past two days significantly reducing fire activity.
Firefighters and helicopters will continue to tackle the…
Glen Lake Wildfire Operational Update
September 23, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Following another cool evening with scattered showers expected to continue throughout the day, no new orders or alerts are expected as a result of the Glen Lake Wildfire burning near Peachland.
The fire is mapped at 1,116 hectares in size and no significant growth has been…
McDougall Creek Wildfire transitions to recovery
September 22, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Returning home after a wildfire can be stressful, but there are resources and subject experts available to help you navigate through the process. Your safe return to your neighbourhood is a priority and a Returning Home Guide was developed to give you the information you…
