More than 300 Lake Country properties downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert

Lake Country Wildfire

Kelowna, B.C. – More than 300 properties which have been on an evacuation order in the District of Lake Country have been downgraded to an evacuation alert. These include properties to the north end and east sides of the fire area.  

Residents of properties on evacuation alert must be prepared to leave their properties at a moment's notice and be away from home for an extended period. 

The following 700 properties remain on an evacuation order and no further changes in Lake Country will be issued today:  

  • BEACON HILL CRES 

  • BEACON HILL DR 

  • BENCHLAND CRT 

  • BENCHLAND DR 

  • BENCHLAND RD 

  • 1960 CAMP RD 

  • CENTRESTONE CRES 

  • CENTRESTONE DR 

  • 10180 CHASE RD 

  • 1213 EIGHTH ST 

  • 4323, 4375, 4386, 4392, 4444, 4454, 4455, 4486, 4550, 4750, 4950, 4950A, 5150, 5250, 5350, 5450 ,5550, 5750, 5950, 6250, 6450, 6650, 6850, 7250, 7450, and 7650 FINCH RD 

  • 4430 GLENMORE RD 

  • GRANITE RD 

  • 10756, 10774, 10788, 10822, 10833, 10860, 10880, 10904, 10911, 10914, 10938, 10941, 10962, 10975, 10986, 10987, 11010, 11011, 11030, 11031, 11050, 11070, 11071, 11090, 11114, and 11125 HARE RD 

  • HERITAGE CRT 

  • HERITAGE DR 

  • KIMBERLITE DR 

  • LAKESTONE DR 

  • LEDGESTONE RD 

  • LIMESTONE DR 

  • 10242, 10250 , 10252, 10262, 10263, 10272, 10273, 10282, 10283, 10292, 10293, 10302, 10307, 10312, 10313, 10319, 10322, 10325, 10330, 10332, 10335, 10340, 10342, 10345, 10352, 10355, 10450, 10534, and 10538 LONG RD 

  • MADDOCK AVE 

  • MARBLE LEDGE DR 

  • MCCOUBREY RD 

  • NIGHTHAWK RD 

  • 10559, 10981, 8850, 8865, and 8910 OKANAGAN CENTRE RD 

  • OKANAGAN CENTRE RD W all properties excluding north of Eighth St and the Gravel Pit 

  • OPAL PEAK PL 

  • OTTLEY RD 

  • SLATEVIEW CRES 

  • STUBBS RD 

  • TRAVERTINE DR 

  • TYNDALL RD excluding 10840, 10843, 10850, 10851, 10855, 10865, 10870, 10890, 10890, 10890A, 10910, 10930, 10950, and 10970 Tyndall Road 

Areas and roads under an evacuation order remain closed to the public.  

Residents in this area are encouraged to check the map before heading home to confirm the status of their property. View the up-to-date evacuation order and alert areas on cordemergency.ca/map.  

As Evacuation Orders are downgraded, residents returning home can access frequently asked questions and other resources to aid in their safe return. The public is reminded, for the safety of the public and fire crews, please do not enter areas under an evacuation order. There are still many areas where active firefighting is underway and dangers like downed power lines, hazardous materials, damaged trees, debris and equipment pose a safety risk.  

 Resources for residents returning to their homes include:   

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

Residents are also reminded to please stay off the lake north of the William R. Bennett Bridge to allow unhindered access to BC Wildfire Service aircraft. 

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 boat launch, park and road closures, visit their websites: