Bear Creek News Release 9

Kelowna, B.C. – The Evacuation Order for 105 properties in Traders Cove and Bear Creek Provincial Park will remain in place overnight. Westside Road remains closed between Bear Creek Provincial Park and Traders Cove.

In addition, the Evacuation Alert remains in place for 51 properties along Bear Creek Road north of the Parkinson Road intersection including Dougmac, Rose Valley and Petterson Roads, as well as 14 properties in the Pine Point subdivision off Westside Road, north of Traders Cove. Residents on Evacuation Alert should be prepared to leave their home at a moment’s notice.

RCMP members will continue security patrols in the evacuation area overnight. The BC Wildfire Service will also remain at the fire site.

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

The Emergency Support Services Reception Centre in the Lions Hall at 2466 Main Street in West Kelowna will be closed for the night at 8 p.m. and will open again tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.

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

The Bear Creek Fire is estimated at 52.5 hectares in size and is 60 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.