News releases
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #8
August 25, 2017
Structural firefighters are on the ground tonight actively working to protect buildings and properties from the Philpott Road wildfire. So far, there haven’t been any reports of damage.
Overnight, 25 firefighters with seven trucks from several departments across the Central and South Okanagan will…
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #7
August 25, 2017
Conditions have been good today for crews fighting the Philpott Road wildfire. BC Wildfire Service says the blaze grew slightly from late yesterday and is estimated at 400-hectares.
Structural fire crews continue their efforts to protect buldings throughout the area while BC Wildfire crews and…
Philpott Road Fire: News Release #6
August 25, 2017
Kelowna, B.C. – There were no unexpected challenges overnight for firefighters on the Philpott Road wildfire. Cool overnight conditions and minimal wind kept the fire from progressing. Thick smoke in the area is due to the lack of air movement overnight.
Crews from Joe Rich, Ellison, Kelowna,…
Philpott Road Fire News Release #5
August 24, 2017
No change is expected overnight for the Philpott Road wildfire Evacuation Order. An estimated 1,100 people are out of their homes in a large section of Joe Rich, just east of Kelowna in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area. The status of the Evacuation Order will be reviewed tomorrow morning…
Philpott Road Fire News Release #4
August 24, 2017
Highway 33 will remain closed overnight between Gallaghers Road in Kelowna and Big White Road as crews continue to fight the Philpott Road wildfire. If people must travel a detour is available around the closure, for non-commercial passenger vehicles only, via McCulloch Road. Information about…
