Bear Creek Fire News Release 6

The Bear Creek wildfire is estimated at 25 hectares in size. Low overnight temperatures and precipitation have aided crews in monitoring and patrolling 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.

Air support form BC Wildfire service is on site. Boaters on Okanagan Lake are asked to stay away from the fire area in and around Bear Creek.

The Emergency Support Services Centre is open at the Lions Hall, 2466 Main Street in West Kelowna. Evacuees are asked to register with the Centre.

Residents without power along Westside Road are asked to conserve water.

Visit cordemergency.ca or follow @CO_Emerg on Twitter 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.