Clifton/Wilden Evacuation Order
Kelowna, B.C. – All properties west of Glenmore Road North between Union Road and John Hindle Drive (with specific additions) have been placed under Evacuation Order as crews respond to fires in the Clifton/McKinley areas of Kelowna. These properties are being tactically evacuated by emergency responders.
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Upper Canyon Drive N. (specific addition)
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Forest Edge Place (specific addition)
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Forest Edge Drive (specific addition)
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Tucker Court (specific addition)
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Terrace Hill Court (specific addition)
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Terrace Hill Place (specific addition)
Residents on evacuation order should leave their properties immediately.
A detailed map is being updated showing affected properties at cordemergency.ca.
Residents under evacuation order should pre-register at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/ ahead of time for Emergency Support Services.
New information will be released as soon as it becomes available.
Emergency response personnel request that the public:
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Avoid the area so emergency responders can effectively perform their duties
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Please only CALL 911 in case of emergency
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For up-to-date information on the situation, including a map, and to sign up for e-updates, visit cordemergency.ca
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Information will also be provided via twitter.com/CO_Emerg and facebook.com/CORDEmergency
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A public information line is available at 250-469-8490 (local) or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free)
Motorists not impacted by the orders and alerts are requested to minimize their trips to reduce traffic volume and residents are asked to reduce water consumption to leave for firefighting suppression efforts.
For more information, visit cordemergency.ca, sign up for e-updates or call the information line at 250-469-8490.
