Philpott Road Fire News Release #22

Philpott Road Fire

In consultation with the BC Wildfire Service, the Emergency Operation Centre is downgrading the Evacuation Order for some additional residents affected by the 465-hectare Philpott Road wildfire.

The 11 properties changing from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert are from 480 - 1102 Philpott Road.

As well, residents from the following 22 properties along Highway 33 East and Philpott Road remain on Evacuation Alert:

  • 10710 HWY 33 E

  • 10720 HWY 33 E

  • 10740 HWY 33 E

  • 10750 HWY 33 E

  • 10780 HWY 33 E

  • 310 – 391 Philpott Road

These residents are allowed to return to their homes, but are on Alert and should be prepared to leave their homes on short notice. 

The remaining seven properties from 1120 - 1495 Philpott Road are still on Evacuation Order and are unable to return at this time.  When conditions allow and it is safe for them to be allowed home, the Order will be adjusted.  Everyone involved in fighting this fire is doing their best to get everyone back to their homes as quickly as possible.

The Emergency Support Services reception centre at Willow Park Church, 439 Highway 33 West is open until 5:00 pm today to assist those remaining residents on Evacuation Order. 

On Monday, the ESS reception centre will move to the main Kelowna fire hall, 2255 Enterprise Way.  It will be open from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm.

To view a detailed map showing properties that are on Order and Alert, please visit www.cordemergency.ca/map

In addition, the Evacuation Alert has been completely rescinded for the following 57 properties:

  • 10201 HWY 33 E

  • 10509 HWY 33 E

  • 10623 HWY 33 E

  • 10737 HWY 33 E

  • 10751 HWY 33 E

  • 10863 HWY 33 E

  • 10874 HWY 33 E

  • 10879 HWY 33 E

  • 10993 HWY 33 E

  • 11001 HWY 33 E

  • 11100 HWY 33 E

  • 11103 HWY 33 E

  • 11231 HWY 33 E

  • 11250 HWY 33 E

  • 11361 HWY 33 E

  • 11480 HWY 33 E

  • 11481 HWY 33 E

  • 11484 HWY 33 E

  • 11490 HWY 33 E

  • 11491 HWY 33 E

  • 11500 HWY 33 E

  • 11501 HWY 33 E

  • 11600 HWY 33 E

  • 11601 HWY 33 E

  • 11700 - 12490 Greystokes Road

  • 11251 – 11401 Thelwell Road

  • 11150 – 12751 Three Forks Road

All Evacuation Orders and Alerts can be confirmed by viewing www.cordemergency.ca/map.

An area restriction for all Crown land in the vicinity of the Philpott wildfire is in effect. Recreational use of crown land, including hunting, is prohibited in the specified area, check the boundaries and learn more about specific access and restrictions https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FLNR0253-001497

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