Bear Creek Fire News Release No. 12

West Kelowna, B.C.  – The Emergency Operation Centre advises that the Evacuation Alert for the Bear Creek Interface Fire has now been rescinded.  This includes all 80 properties from the intersection of Parkinson Road north, including Bear Creek Road, Bear Creek Main, Rose Valley Road, Petterson Road and Dougmac Road.

BC Wildfire Service firefighters will continue to monitor the fire.  For their safety, members of the public are asked to stay out of the fire-affected area and to obey all warning and hazards signs.

Central Okanagan residents are encouraged to prepare to be self sufficient for at least 72 hours.  Please ‘Know the Risks’, ‘Make a Plan’ and ‘Get a Kit’.  Find out how to prepare your family by visiting the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre website www.cordemergency.ca and click on the ‘Be Prepared’ link. You can also subscribe to receive the latest updates directly from the Emergency Operations Centre to your email on any desktop, tablet or mobile device.