Bear Creek Fire News Release 5

Cool overnight temperatures and low winds supported crews monitoring and patrolling the Bear Creek wildfire.

At this point no dwellings have been lost to the fire although some outbuildings (sheds) may be damaged.

Structural fire crews from West Kelowna, Peachland, Wilson’s Landing and firefighters from the BC Wildfire Service have spent the overnight hours putting out hotspots along the perimeter of the fire.

As of 3:00 am approximately 60 people registered with the Emergency Support reception centre located at the Lions Hall, 2466 Main Street in West Kelowna. The centre will reopen at 9:00 am to assist those forced from their homes by the wildfire.

The Evacuation Order remains in place and affects approximately 156 properties including 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.

Boaters on Okanagan Lake are asked to stay away from the fire area in and around Bear Creek as air support may be used on this fire.

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.