Knox Mountain Fire evacuation orders downgraded to evacuation alert
Kelowna, B.C. – Evacuation orders have been downgraded to alerts and will remain in effect for properties in Poplar Point, Knox Mountain, Magic Estates and Clifton areas. City of Kelowna has closed Knox Mountain Park until further notice.
BC Wildfire reports the Knox Mountain Fire is held, however, the fire remains active and is being monitored overnight by BC Wildfire and Kelowna fire crews.
Residents on alert should be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Some things to get ready include gathering key documents and medication, a list of key phone numbers, an evacuation plan including a plan for pets and animals, having a full tank of gas in the car and a 72-hour emergency kit. Visit cordemergency.ca/beprepared for more tips on how to get ready.
A map showing the list of roads and properties under evacuation alert can be viewed at cordemergency.ca/map.
Emergency response personnel request that the public:
- Avoid the Knox Mountain 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)
