News releases
Regional Approach to Parks Closures
July 18, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Due to the ongoing fire danger facing the community, the member municipalities of the Regional Emergency Program have agreed on a united approach to parks closures in the Central Okanagan.
Representatives from fire and parks departments from Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake…
Okanagan Centre Fire 80 Percent Contained
July 18, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Crews continue to make progress on the Okanagan Centre Fire. The blaze is now 80% contained up from 75% yesterday. Ongoing efforts were helped by favourable weather overnight.
Ground crews will continue extinguishing spot fires and conducting danger tree assessments and…
Okanagan Centre Fire Evacuation Order Remains Overnight
July 17, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – There will be no change to the Okanagan Centre wildfire Evacuation Order tonight. Emergency crews will continue to work on the fire overnight, working towards full containment.
An Evacuation Order remains in place for Nighthawk Road, Long Road and Tyndall Road from south of…
Okanagan Centre Fire - 11 Properties Removed from Evac Order
July 17, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Okanagan Centre wildfire Evacuation Order area has been adjusted on the southern border to exclude eleven properties along Tyndall Road.
An Evacuation Order remains in place for Nighthawk Road, Long Road and Tyndall Road from south of 10810 to the end of the pavement.…
Okanagan Centre Fire 75% Contained
July 17, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Okanagan Centre wildfire is now 75% contained and emergency responders worked through the night putting out spot fires and actioning a flare up during windy conditions. The fire is estimated at 50.3 hectares in size.
An Evacuation Order remains in place for Nighthawk…
