News releases
Glen Lake Wildfire Operational Update
September 19, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – No new Evacuation Orders or Alerts are anticipated tonight for the Regional District of Central Okanagan or the District of Peachland due to the Glen Lake Wildfire, however the fire expanded southward impacting the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and BC Parks.
The…
Glen Lake Wildfire Operational Update
September 19, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Glen Lake Wildfire is now 763 hectares in size and emergency crews are anticipating reduced fire behaviour due to today’s forecast of cooler temperatures, less wind and higher relative humidity.
Yesterday, aircraft deposited retardant lines on the northeast side of the…
Glen Lake Wildfire Evacuation Alert Expanded
September 18, 2023
Updated with corrected size fire, 650 hectares.
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Increased Glen Lake Wildfire behaviour has prompted a further expansion of the Evacuation Alert to encompass most of the District of Peachland.
The Glen Lake Wildfire, now burning eight kilometres from Peachland, is estimated…
Glen Lake Wildfire Evacuation Alert Expands
September 18, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Evacuation Alert due to the Glen Lake Wildfire has been expanded in anticipation of increased fire behaviour today due to weather. The Evacuation Order currently in place has not been expanded.
The Evacuation Alert put in place yesterday has been expanded and now…
Glen Lake Wildfire Operational Update
September 18, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Anticipating more wind and little precipitation today, BC Wildfire Service and Central Okanagan Fire Services will work to suppress the Glen Lake Wildfire and protect properties and infrastructure in the area today.
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been…
