News releases
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #13
August 28, 2017
With progress on the Philpott Road wildfire, the Evacuation Order has again been partially rescinded allowing approximately 120 Joe Rich residents from 52 properties to return home.
Some returning residents living along Sun Valley Road, Peregrine Road and one property on Goudie Road will remain on…
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #12
August 28, 2017
Another hot day ahead on the fire lines for the crews attacking 465-hectare Philpott Road wildfire. BC Wildfire says there is 20 per cent containment.
Overnight structural firefighters and those from the BC Wildfire Service continued monitoring and firefighting efforts. Today, approximately 90…
Philpott Road Fire: News Release No. 11
August 27, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Approximately 600 residents in the area of the Philpott Road fire will be allowed to return home this morning, but will remain on alert to be re-evacuated if needed.
The Evacuation Order will be partially rescinded for 263 properties as of 11 a.m. today for the following…
Highway 33 Reopens; Evacuation Orders Remain In Effect: News Release No. 10
August 26, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The 465 hectare Philpott Road Wildfire remained active Saturday, mostly within the existing fire boundaries. The BC Wildfire Service reported that consistent hot, dry weather and flare-ups were challenges throughout the day; however, crews managed to contain 20 per cent of…
Philpott Road Fire calm overnight: News Release No. 9
August 26, 2017
Overnight, fire crews worked to snuff out fires and hotspots, monitored the blaze, and protected properties from the Philpott Road wildfire. There haven’t been any reports of damage and there were no significant changes to the fire overnight thanks to favourable weather conditions.
The fire is…
