Bear Creek Fire News Release No. 10

West Kelowna, B.C. – The Emergency Operation Centre advises that the Evacuation Alert for the Bear Creek fire will remain in effect overnight. The fire size has not changed and fire mop up crews remain on scene.

The Evacuation Alert includes residents from the intersection of Parkinson Road north, including Bear Creek Road, Bear Creek Main, Rose Valley Road, Petterson Road and Dougmac Road. Residents should be prepared to leave if conditions change.

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, important documents and clothing.

The BC Wildfire Service will assess the fire situation again tomorrow to determine the next course of action and any possible change in the status of the Evacuation Alert.

Go to cordemergency.ca for the most current confirmed information