News releases
Bus visits for residents who have lost properties
August 30, 2023
Central Okanagan, BC – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre is contacting property owners who sustained a total loss of their property as a result of the McDougall Creek Wildfire to schedule escorted-entry neighbourhood bus visits.
Residents will receive a phone call followed by an…
Operational Update
August 30, 2023
West Kelowna, B.C. – Cool, wet weather made for a calm night on the fire lines last night.
Because of increased winds additional evacuation alerts were put in place and extra crews spent the night stationed in affected neighbourhoods, monitoring the McDougall Creek Wildfire. The wildfire did not…
No additional Evacuation Order rescinds expected tonight
August 29, 2023
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre does not expect to rescind any additional Evacuation Orders this evening.
Returning residents to their homes is one of our top priorities, and we want to ensure that this is done in the most efficient and timely manner possible. Working alongside BC…
Fridge and freezer curbside pick-up and wildlife attractants
August 29, 2023
UPDATE: September 8, 2023
Non-burnt household yard waste curbside collection has returned to normal pick-up schedule. Learn more: www.rdco.com/recycle
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Clean up begins for some westside residents in the wildfire-affected in City of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and…
Updated - Evacuation Alert Expanded into Westbank Area
August 29, 2023
Correction: a previous release indicated these properties were placed on Evacuation Order but are actually on Evacuation Alert
West Kelowna, B.C. – Due to increased winds, the following properties are being added to the Evacuation Alert impacting Westbank First Nation residents:
All remaining…
