News releases
Firefighting efforts continue: News Release No. 18
August 30, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Crews continued to action the Philpott wildfire today with approximately 35 structural crews from eight Central and North Okanagan fire departments with thirteen pieces of equipment in the ongoing firefighting effort.
Approximately 77 residents from 35 properties remain on…
Reduced fire activity partially downgrades evacuation orders: News Release # 17
August 30, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – With reduced fire activity overnight, more Joe Rich residents are being allowed to return home. The Evacuation Order for the Philpott Road Fire has been partially rescinded allowing approximately 125 Joe Rich residents from 53 properties to return home. These properties are…
Philpott Road Fire News Release #16
August 29, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Highway 33 is now open to two-lane traffic through the Philpott Road Fire zone and motorists are asked to obey flagging personnel and modified speed limit signage.
The road had been closed temporarily between Schram Road and Cardinal Creek Road to ensure the safe movement…
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #15
August 29, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Evacuation Order for the Philpott Road Fire has been partially rescinded, allowing approximately 186 Joe Rich residents from 81 properties to return home. These properties are now on Evacuation Alert and residents should be prepared to leave their homes on short notice…
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #14
August 28, 2017
This evening and overnight, about 20 structural fire crews from seven Central and North Okanagan fire departments will be monitoring the Philpott Road wildfire. They’ll have nine pieces of equipment to protect homes and buildings in the ongoing firefighting effort for the blaze, estimated by the…
