Glen Lake Wildfire Operational Update

Glen Lake Wildfire 2023

Central Okanagan, B.C. – Following another cool evening with scattered showers expected to continue throughout the day, no new orders or alerts are expected as a result of the Glen Lake Wildfire burning near Peachland. 

The fire is mapped at 1,116 hectares in size and no significant growth has been observed as firefighters continue to tackle the northeast and southeast flanks. Today, small scale hand ignitions may take place if conditions are stable and smoke plumes may be visible. 

The Glen Lake Wildfire remains out of control. Today, it is being actioned by 61 ground personnel, 34 pieces of heavy equipment and helicopters continuing bucketing operations on the south edge of Eneas Lakes Park and the ongoing construction of a machine guard. Structural protection measures have been placed in Peachland communities and no further structural protection is expected to be needed. 

Small scale hand ignitions may be conducted by BC Wildfire Service today to remove unburnt fuel and tie into an existing machine guard. Hand ignitions are a routine firefighting tactic, and they only occur when conditions are suitable. 

Although no new orders or alerts are expected today, the situation may change and residents are advised to be prepared and stay informed. 

An Evacuation Order remains in effect for recreational properties accessed off Glen Lake Forest Service Road, including: 

  • Six (6) recreational properties on Glen Lake Forest Service Road, including 5503 Glen Lake Forest Service Road 

  • Two (2) recreational properties at the 15/16 km mark of Glen Lake Forest Service Road 

An Evacuation Alert remains for all areas within the Regional District of Central Okanagan south of the Brenda Mine site, southwest of Highway 97C (Okanagan Connector) and west of Highway 97. The Alert does not include Peachland Beach Avenue neighbourhoods or the downtown area. 

For more detailed alert and order information, please check the interactive map available at cordemergency.ca/map. 

People on Evacuation Order should leave their properties immediately. Anyone in the Alert zone must be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice and be away from their property for an extended period of time. 

Visit the following websites for more information related to Evacuation Alerts and Evacuation Orders within other jurisdictions: 

Emergency response personnel request that the public: 

  • Avoid the area 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  

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

For more information, visit cordemergency.ca, sign up for e-updates or call the information line at 250-469-8490.