Shelter Cove Fire News Release 5

The Evacuation Order for the active Shelter Cove fire remains in effect for approximately 70 homes along Westside Road.

Properties affected by the Order include those from 3985 Westside Road north to La Casa Resort (but not including La Casa) and the following roads: Denison Road, Shelter Cove Road, Central Okanagan Road and Deighton Road.

The Emergency Support Services Reception Centre located in the Westside Lions Community Hall, 2466 Main Street in West Kelowna will reopen at 8:30 am.  Only those residents within the Evacuation Order area should register for assistance by ESS volunteers with food, lodging and clothing needs.  As well, volunteers with the Canadian Animal Disaster Response Team (CDART) are on hand to help evacuees that have animals or may call 250-809-7152 for assistance.

The fire is being fought by North Westside structural firefighters and ground crews from the BC Wildfire Service.  It’s anticipated there will be air support provided and boaters are asked to stay clear of the Shelter Cove area on Okanagan Lake to allow air crews to safely take on water.

At this point in fighting the active fire, there are no structures known to be lost.

There are no Evacuation Alerts associated with this fire.  Neither La Casa Resort or Lake Okanagan Resort are affected or under the Evacuation Order or Alert.

Westside Road is still closed between Cinnabar Creek and La Casa Resort.  For the latest road information please visit the Drive BC website, www.drivebc.ca.

It’s anticipated the next update will be after 10:30am.