News Releases
Scott Crescent Fire - News Release #2
June 17, 2016
West Kelowna, B.C. – The Emergency Operation Centre advises that the Scott Crescent Fire has been extinguished and evacuations rescinded.
The fire burning since approximately 11:30 a.m. in a forested area below Scott Crescent grew to under 2 hectares in size and prompted the evacuation of 9…
Information for Returning Residents for Bear Creek Fire
August 24, 2016
The Emergency Operations Centre has prepared information that might be helpful for residents returning to their homes from the Bear Creek wildfire.
Notice for Returning Residents
The Bear Creek wildfire is still an active fire.
Fire suppression continues in the area west of Westside Road. Bear…
Bear Creek Fire News Release 15
August 24, 2016
The Emergency Operations Centre advises that effective 12:00 p.m. today, the Evacuation Order and Alert for the Bear Creek fire are rescinded. No areas remain under Evacuation Order or Alert.
Those returning to approximately 105 properties in the Traders Cove subdivision should be aware that active…
Bear Creek Fire News Release 14
August 24, 2016
Efforts are progressing to have those residents who are out of their homes due to the Bear Creek wildfire back by tonight.
At this point, the Evacuation Order remains in effect for approximately 105 properties in the Traders Cove subdivision.
As well, Westside Road is expected to open for two-way…
Bear Creek Fire News Release 13
August 24, 2016
Another good night for crews patrolling the Bear Creek wildfire.
Firefighters extinguished a number of hotspots that popped up through the night across the fire area. No other issues were reported. RCMP security patrols continue inside the evacuation area.
BC Hydro crews worked hard yesterday and…
