Evacuation Order downgraded for West Kelowna Estates

McDougall Creek Wildfire 2023

Evacuation Order downgraded for West Kelowna Estates

West Kelowna, B.C. – Residents in West Kelowna Estates in West Kelowna may return to their homes. The following properties have been downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert:

  • BEAR CREEK RD – ONLY 1256, 1266, 1291, 1301, 1321, 1370, 1382, 1385, 1386, 1411, 1423, 1435

  • BLACKWOOD DR

  • BOWES RD

  • GRIFFITHS PL

  • GUEST RD

  • KLEIN RD

  • LLOYD JONES DR

  • MCNAUGHTON RD – ONLY 1534, 1544, 1564, 1574

  • MCPHAIL CRT

  • PARKINSON RD

  • PETTMAN RD

  • SCOTT CRES

  • SHALERIDGE PL

  • VALOIS CRT

  • VANCOUVER RD

  • WEST KELOWNA RD

  • WESTLAKE RD  

Residents on Evacuation Alert must continue to be prepared to leave their properties at a moment's notice and be away from home for an extended period. Visit cordemergency.ca/map before heading home to confirm the status of properties and up-to-date Evacuation Order and Alert areas.

Residents of West Kelowna Estates are returning to a neighborhood impacted by wildfire with full-to-partial structure loss in some areas. Residents are asked to stay off neighbouring properties and respect the privacy of those who have experienced loss or damage.

For the safety of the public and fire crews still working in the area, please do not enter naturalized areas. There are still locations where active firefighting is underway and dangers like downed power lines, hazardous materials, damaged trees, debris and equipment pose a safety risk.

A portion of the rescind area in West Kelowna Estates was without power for several days. Those affected by outages are advised to talk with their insurers about what to do with their home contents, including spoiled foods, fridges and freezers before they take action. More information can be found in the at Resources | Central Okanagan Emergency Operations (cordemergency.ca)

As Evacuation Orders are downgraded, residents returning home can access frequently asked questions and other resources to aid in their safe return:

Residents are asked to stay up to date through the CORD emergency site and subscribe to receive e-updates. Go online to cordemergency.ca.

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 landfill and transfer station hours, boat launch, park and road closures, visit their websites: