Some Westside properties downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert
Kelowna, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre, supporting response and recovery for the McDougall Creek Wildfire, has reduced the evacuation order area and expanded the evacuation alert area in West Kelowna. The following properties are now within the evacuation alert areas:
Horizon Drive
All properties at:
- 2210
- 2149
- 2155
- 2182
- 2232
South of Shannon Lake Road and Alexandria Way
- Properties from 2890 through 2972 Shannon Lake Road
All properties at:
- 2735 Shannon Lake Road
- 2649 Shannon Lake Road
- 1850 Shannon Lake Road
- 2025 Shannon Lake Road
All properties along:
- Alexandria Way
All properties along:
- Moore Drive
- Shawna Court
- Helgason Drive
- Golf Course Drive
- Shannon View Drive
- Cornerstone Drive
- Hedgestone Drive
View the up-to-date evacuation order and alert areas on cordemergency.ca/map.
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.
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:
- Emergency Management BC
- Returning Home after a Fire
- Interior Health’s Emergency Information
- CORD Resources
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:
- City of Kelowna
- City of West Kelowna
- District of Lake Country
- District of Peachland
- Regional District of Central Okanagan
- Westbank First Nation
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