Whelan Creek Wildfire: Evacuation Alert rescinded

Whelan Creek (Rockface)

Kelowna, B.C.  – The Whelan Creek Wildfire evacuation alert is now rescinded.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 addresses on Langley Court
  • All addresses on Monaghan Drive
  • All addresses on Rockface Road
  • All addresses on Sierra Drive
  • All addresses on Twin Creek Place
  • All addresses on Upper Booth Road
  • All addresses on Upper Booth Road North
  • 5173 - 5176 Whitetail Road

The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will deactivate and wind down its operations. Emergency responders remain ready and residents should stay prepared for this wildfire season.

The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre extends its appreciation to area residents, BC Wildfire Service and neighbouring fire departments, RCMP, and provincial agencies for their prompt action and support during the event.

Stay prepared for wildfire season

Residents can help by doing FireSmart tasks around their property. Examples include:

  • Remove combustible materials and debris, such as leaves and pine needles, from around the home and maintain a 1.5-metre non-combustible zone.
  • Ensure firewood piles are 10 metres away from any building on the property. Wood piled against a house is a major fire hazard.
  • Maintain trees by removing dead leaves, twigs and branches.
  • Plant fire-resistant plants that are less susceptible to ignition. FireSmart selections offer several benefits, including water conservation and the attraction of pollinators.

By completing these small tasks, FireSmart actions can reduce the risks surrounding homes and strengthen the community’s wildfire resilience.

Residents can download the complete FireSmart Home Guide or visit FireSmartbc.ca for additional resources.

Know the risks, make a plan and learn what to pack in your grab-and-go bag, visit PreparedBC.ca. Additional resources to Emergency Preparedness information can be found at cordemergency.ca. Central Okanagan Emergency information is also available on Facebook at facebook.com/CORDEmergency and on X (formerly Twitter) at twitter.com/CO_Emerg.