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White Rock Lake Wildfire

The White Rock Lake Wildfire is situated west of Westside Road near the northern boundary of the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The BC Wildfire Service says the White Rock Lake Fire is acitive but classified as "being held".

Please visit the map for specific areas and addresses that remain on Evacuation Alert:

  • All evacuation alerts and orders have been rescinded. 
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Emergency Support Services (ESS)

Central Okanagan evacuees can find out more about Emergency Support Services by calling 250-469-8512 or by visiting the Central Okanagan ESS Reception Centre at 1480 Sutherland Avenue in Kelowna (hours may vary).

Please note:

  • Evacuated residents WITH homeowner or tenant insurance will not be given an extension for coverage and should immediately contact their insurance provider to find out what coverage is available.
  • Evacuated residents WITHOUT homeowner or tenant insurance may receive support and should contact Emergency Support Services.

You can visit the Insurance Bureau of Canada for more information on the process of an insurance claim as a result of a BC wildfire at www.ibc.ca/ns/disaster/bcwildfire.

There are eligibility requirements for emergency support services. Homeowner or tenant insurance may provide greater support than the Emergency Support Services program. Check with your insurer to determine what may be available to you. For details on eligibility, see the Evacuee Living Assistance Policy (PDF, 378KB).

Recovery Office and Returning Home Guide

The Regional District of Central Okanagan has provided information and resources on recovering after a wildfire, including the Returning Home Information Guide, which are available online at www.rdco.com/recovery. Central Okanagan residents, whose properties experienced significant structural damage, can contact the Regional District’s Recovery Office at recovery@rdco.com or 250-469-6111.

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White Rock Lake Wildfire

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - 13:37
Central Okanagan, B.C. — The Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded the remaining Evacuation Alerts for the White Rock Lake wildfire, as well as the State of Local Emergency which has…
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Monday, September 6, 2021 - 12:14
Central Okanagan, B.C. — As clean up begins for many residents in the wildfire-affected properties within the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), the North Westside Transfer Station has…
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Sunday, September 5, 2021 - 18:23
News release No. 63 — Central Okanagan, B.C. — Evacuation Orders have been rescinded for 18 properties on Bouleau Lake Road, which will remain on Evacuation Alert until further notice. Properties in…
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Sunday, September 5, 2021 - 14:00
News Release No. 62 Central Okanagan, B.C. — For residents who currently have a Do Not Consume Notice for the Killiney Water System, a self-serve water filling station has been set up at the corner…
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Saturday, September 4, 2021 - 13:05
News release No. 61 — Central Okanagan, B.C. — Regional District of Central Okanagan staff were on site Thursday and Friday to greet residents and staff provided more than 750 Returning Home…
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Friday, September 3, 2021 - 15:46
Central Okanagan, B.C. — Eighteen properties on Bouleau Lake Road remain under Evacuation Order and properties from Estamont, Ewings Landing, Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates remain under…
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Friday, September 3, 2021 - 14:30
Central Okanagan, B.C. — Evacuation Alerts due to the White Rock Lake wildfire have been removed for properties from Caesars Landing to Fintry in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. Properties…
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Friday, September 3, 2021 - 09:30
BC Wildfire has now classified White Rock Lake wildfire as held. A drone is being flown in the area today as part of an aerial assessment. Residents are returning to Ewings Landing, Killiney Beach…
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Thursday, September 2, 2021 - 15:57
News Release No. 57 Central Okanagan, B.C. — In consultation with BC Wildfire and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations advises that the Evacuation…
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Thursday, September 2, 2021 - 08:45
News Release No. 56 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Residents are returning to Valley of the Sun after the evacuation order for the subdivision was downgraded to an evacuation alert yesterday. While orders…
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