Evacuation Order Munro Lake Wildfire

Munro Lake Wildfire

Peachland, B.C. – An Evacuation Order has been issued for 325 addresses for the Munro Lake Wildfire. Residents on evacuation order should leave their properties immediately.

Peachland addresses:

  • 5268 to 5323 Bradbury St
  • 4905 to 4996 Bradley Dr
  • 6580 and 6590 Bulyea Ave
  • 4948 to 5079 Elliott Ave
  • 6311 to 6352 Forest Hill Dr
  • 6204 to 6212 Haker Pl
  • 6649 Hardy St
  • 5247 Inga St
  • 6400 to 6493 Keyes Ave
  • 5002 to 5414 Law St
  • 6421 to 6465 Mack Rd
  • 5135 to 5225 Maranatha Dr
  • 5440 to 5463 McDougald Rd
  • 4976 and 4984 Nash St
  • 5420 to 5443 Pierce Pl
  • 5357 to 5495 Pierce St
  • 5222 to 5250 Pineridge Pl
  • 5115 to 5253 Pineridge Rd
  • 6349 to 6359 Powell Rd
  • 4832 to 5436 Princeton Ave
  • 4932 to 6266 Sanderson Ave
  • 5203 to 5220 Silver Crt
  • 5003 to 6349 Thompson Dr
  • 6207 to 6225 Thompson Pl
  • 6363 to 6575 Vernon Ave

Regional District of Central Okanagan addresses:

  • Log Chute Rd

To determine if you are in the evacuation order area, view the detailed map showing affected addresses at cordemergency.ca.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

  • Follow the direction of emergency personnel.
  • Shut off all gas and electrical appliances other than refrigerators and freezers.
  • Close all windows and doors.
  • Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
  • Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles than necessary.
  • Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
  • Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.

Emergency Support Services (ESS) ready

For online support, people needing assistance during an evacuation are encouraged to create a profile online at ESS.gov.bc.ca. People who have created a profile can log into the online self-service registration tool to receive instructions on the types of support available and how they can be accessed.

For in-person support, people who cannot meet their own needs during evacuation should report to the reception/muster centre for assistance. ESS muster centre is open to receive evacuees at:

  • Peachland Community Centre, 4450 6th Street, Peachland

ESS volunteers are available to help affected residents.

Emergency response personnel request that the public:

A public information line is available at 250-469-8490 (local) or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free).

The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support BC Wildfire Service and local fire crews fighting the Munro Lake Wildfire.

New information will be released as soon as it becomes available. For more information, visit cordemergency.ca, sign up for e-updates or call the information line at 250-469-8490.