Lake Country Evacuation Alert

Lake Country Wildfire

Kelowna, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support BC Wildfire Service crews fighting a fire in the District of Lake Country. A local state of emergency has been declared. 

An evacuation alert has been issued for properties in Lake Country. Residents on evacuation alert should be ready to leave their properties at anytime. 

Properties affected by the evacuation alert include: 

  • All properties west of Highway 97, south of Okanagan Center Rd E and Oceola Rd to the existing Evacuation Order boundary  

  • The following properties that will remain on Evacuation Order: 

  • 9751 Chase Rd (portion) 

  • 9891 Chase Rd 

  • 9851 Chase Rd 

  • 9767 Chase Rd 

A detailed map is available showing affected properties at cordemergency.ca. 

Residents under evacuation alert should pre-register at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/ ahead of time for Emergency Support Services should a evacuation order be declared. Residents who are out of their homes can register online or report to the reception centre to receive any assistance. 

New information will be released as soon as it becomes available. 

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  

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