Bear Creek News Release 8

Kelowna, B.C. – Effective immediately, the Evacuation Order for 51 properties along Bear Creek Road north of the Parkinson road intersection including Dougmac, Rose Valley and Petterson Roads has been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert.

14 properties in the Pine Point subdivision off Westside Road, north of Traders Cove remain on Evacuation Alert. Residents on Evacuation Alert should be prepared to leave their home at a moment’s notice.

105 properties in Traders Cove and Bear Creek Provincial Park remain under Evacuation Order as crews continue to work on the active fire. Westside Road remains closed between Bear Creek Provincial Park and Traders Cove.

Campers evacuated from Bear Creek Provincial Park will be temporarily allowed into the campsite to remove their possessions, vehicles and trailers until 8 pm tonight. Access will also be available for a limited time tomorrow morning beginning at 8 a.m.

View the  updated map on cordemergency.ca to see the current area under evacuation alert or evacuation order.

The Bear Creek Fire is estimated at 52.5 hectares in size and is 30 per cent contained.

Information for residents returning home
Hazardous conditions may still exist on private properties. Watch for hazards such as fallen or wind-damaged trees.

Food safety
If the power has been out in your home the food in your fridge or freezer may no longer be safe to eat. Interior Health provides useful information for residents returning to their homes. Visit their  emergency preparedness webpages which deal with exposure to smoke from forest fires, food safety, water quality and septic tanks and disposal fields.

Power
Check  BC Hydro for updates on power outages.

Visit cordemergency.ca or follow @CO_Emerg on Twitter for the latest updates.