Evacuation area expanded north to Nahun, Evacuation Alert expands to Killiney Beach
Central Okanagan, B.C. – All properties along Westside Road from Traders Cove to Nahun are now under evacuation order due the McDougall Creek Wildfire. The Evacuation Alert zone has expanded north to Killiney Beach.
Recently added properties under Evacuation Order all properties accessed off Westside Rd North of Traders Cove to Nahun, including:
- Bancroft Rd
- Banff Rd
- Blair Rd
- Bolton Rd
- Browse Rd
- Deighton Rd
- Denison Rd
- Jenny Creek Rd
- Shelter Cove
- Westside Pl
- All properties within Okanagan Lake Resort
Residents on Evacuation Order must leave the area immediately and evacuate northward on Westside Road towards Vernon.
Due to unpredictable fire behaviour, it is critical that all residents evacuate for their safety and the safety of first responders in the area.
Evacuees should register online at https://ess.gov.bc.ca or attend the Information Centre at Kal Tire Place, 3445 43rd Avenue in Vernon.
Residents can refer to the interactive map on cordemergency.ca to search by street address to determine if you are affected.
All other properties on evacuation alert and order for the McDougall Creek Wildfire remain in place.
Residents under Evacuation Alert are advised to be ready to leave their home at a moment’s notice. They should prepare to be away from their home for an extended period of time, make arrangements for pets and pack essential items such as medicines and important documents.
Weather alerts issued by Environment Canada are advising of gusty winds Thursday and overnight Friday may worsen wildfire conditions and possible new fire starts.
Emergency Operations Centre staff are working with other response agencies to manage the situation and minimize the impacts. Public safety and the safety of emergency response personnel are the primary concerns at this time.
Emergency response personnel request that:
- Those on evacuation alert pre-register at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/ ahead of time for Emergency Support Services should an Evacuation Order be declared.
- The public avoid the Evacuation Alert areas so emergency responders can effectively perform their duties
- Please only call 911 in case of emergency
For up-to-date information on the situation, including a map, and to sign up for e-updates, visit cordemergency.ca. Information will also be provided via twitter.com/CO_Emerg and facebook.com/CORDEmergency.
Roads are closed within evacuations areas. For up to date road information, check DriveBC.ca
BC Wildfire Service will provide an update mid-morning tomorrow and the EOC will issue further updates when more information is available.
For more information, contact the information line at 250-469-8490 (local) or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free).
For municipal and local government information such as boat launch, park and road closures, visit their websites:
