News releases
Whelan Creek Wildfire: Evacuation Alert rescinded
July 9, 2025
Kelowna, B.C. – The Whelan Creek Wildfire evacuation alert is now rescinded. This incorporates the 113 addresses in the Ellison area.
4591-4593 Anderson Road
All addresses on Batta Forest Services Road
All addresses on Booth Road
All addresses Dead Pine Drive
4475 - 6025 Farmers Drive
All…
Whelan Creek Wildfire: Evacuation Order Downgraded, Alerts Remains in Place
July 7, 2025
Kelowna, B.C. – Starting at 6 p.m. tonight, residents residing in the evacuation order will be able to return to their homes. These seven properties will be downgraded to an evacuation alert and the previous addresses on alert will remain in place.
5250 Dead Pine Drive
4875 Rockface Road
4883…
Whelan Creek Evacuation Alert and Order Updates
July 6, 2025
Kelowna, B.C. – Due to the Whelan Creek (Rockface) wildfire in the Ellison area, a state of local emergency has been declared, and evacuation alerts and orders have been updated. Please refer to the interactive map on CORDemergency.ca/map where you can search by street address to determine if you…
Tactical evacuations underway in vicinity of Ellison east of YLW
July 6, 2025
Kelowna, B.C. – RCMP have begun tactical evacuations in areas surrounding the fire. All residents located on Rockface Road, Upper Booth and Farmers Drive are asked to evacuate the area immediately. Evacuees are able to gather at the Emergency Support Services Muster Centre at the Beasley Community…
Emergency Preparedness Week: We’re in it together
May 2, 2025
Central Okanagan, B.C. – As we approach Emergency Preparedness Week, the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre urges residents to take proactive steps to prepare for the upcoming season. This annual awareness campaign, held from May 4 to May 10, is essential for individuals and families to…
