News releases
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…
Glen Lake Wildfire Evacuation Order and Alert
September 17, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support BC Wildfire Service crews fighting the Glen Lake Wildfire.
An Evacuation Order has been issued for recreational properties accessed off Glen Lake Forest Service Road, including:
Six (6)…
McDougall Creek downgrade of orders and operational update
September 15, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Properties along Westside Road from Bear Creek Forest Service Road South to Westbank First Nation, the Regional District of Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre on behalf of City of West Kelowna, has downgraded the following properties from an Evacuation Order to an…
