Bear Creek Fire News Release 4

Structural fire crews from West Kelowna, Peachland, Wilson’s Landing, North Westside Fire Rescue and firefighters from the BC Wildfire Service are monitoring and patrolling the Bear Creek wildfire for the rest of night.

Approximately 60 people have registered with the Emergency Support reception centre located at the Lions Hall, 2466 Main Street in West Kelowna. The centre will close at 3:00 am and it’s expected to reopen at 9:00 am.

The Evacuation Order affects approximately 156 properties and remains in place for the Bear Creek Provincial Park campground, Trader’s Cove subdivision, and properties along Bear Creek Road north of the Parkinson Road intersection including Dougmac, Rose Valley and Petterson Roads.

Another 14 properties in the Pine Point subdivision off Westside Road, north of Traders Cove remain on Evacuation Alert. Those residents should be prepared to leave on short notice should conditions change.

Westside Road is closed between Bear Creek Road and Pine Point subdivision.

The next update from the Emergency Operation Centre is expected at 7:00 am.

Visit cordemergency.ca for the latest updates including a map of the evacuation order and alert areas. Specific addresses can be searched to determine if the properties are on Evacuation Alert or Order.