News releases
Finlay Creek Fire News Release No.2 Correction
September 3, 2017
Another day of hot, dry conditions as the BC Wildfire Service continues to fight the Finlay Creek wildfire, southwest of Peachland.
It says there was substantial growth overnight and the fire is estimated at approximately 1,000-hectares.
As a precaution, the Emergency Operation Centre is expanding…
Finlay Creek Fire Evacuation Alerts - News Release No.1
September 2, 2017
The Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support BC Wildfire Service crews fighting a wildfire in the Finlay Creek area, southwest of Peachland.
Evacuation alerts have been issued for two areas for a total of over 100 properties along the boundary between the District of Peachland and…
Philpott Road Fire: Evacuation change - News Release #21
September 1, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Firefighting progress on the Philpott wildfire will permit a portion of the Evacuation Order to be rescinded as of 3 p.m. today
Properties changing from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert are between 310 and 391 Philpott Road. Exact addresses on Philpott are 310, 320, 321…
Evacuation alert area changes
August 31, 2017
With progress made on the wildfire at 30% containment, the Evacuation Alert area has been adjusted.
Residents on evacuation alert should be prepared to leave their homes again on short notice, if fire conditions change. A detailed map showing the affected properties is available at http://www.…
Crown land area restrictions in Philpott Road Area
August 31, 2017
An updated area restriction for all Crown land in the vicinity of the Philpott wildfire came into effect at 12 p.m. on Aug. 30, 2017.
Area restrictions under Section 11(2) of the Wildfire Act are put in place to help protect public safety and allow fire suppression efforts to continue efficiently…
