Bald Range Creek Wildfire Precautionary Evacuation Alert at Cinnabon Estates
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Due to the Bald Range Creek Wildfire an Evacuation Alert has been issued within the Electoral Area West for 18 properties from 3985 to 4069 Westside Road in an abundance of caution.
Residents in the area are advised to be ready to leave their home at a moment’s notice. They should be prepared to be away from their home for an extended period of time, make arrangements for pets and pack essential items such as medicines and important documents.
An evaluation of the situation is ongoing and specific details will be released as they are confirmed and the map updated. Public safety and the safety of emergency response personnel are the primary concerns at this time.
The fire is estimated at five hectares in size and was discovered at 6:10 p.m. There are both ground and air personnel actioning the wildfire. Boaters are asked to keep the area clear while BC Wildfire crews do their work safely.
Emergency Support Services has mobilized at Okanagan Lake Resort for the time being.
Emergency Operations Centre staff are working with other response agencies to manage the situation and minimize the impacts.
Motorists are advised that Westside Road will be affected by traffic control. Visit DriveBC.ca to find the most up to date information.
New information will be released to the media as soon as it becomes available.
Emergency response personnel request that the public:
- Avoid the area so emergency responders can effectively perform their duties
- Please only call 911 in case of emergency
- For up-to-date information on the situation, including a map, and to sign up for e-updates, visit cordemergency.ca
- Information will also be provided via twitter.com/CO_Emerg and facebook.com/CORDEmergency
- A public information line is available at 250-469-8490 (local) or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free)
