News releases
Reception Centres Set-Up for BC Evacuees
July 17, 2017
Group lodging has been prepared in Kelowna and West Kelowna for evacuees impacted by BC’s wildfires, with Emergency Social Services ready to help.
Emergency Management BC has requested the Regional District of the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre provide temporary group accommodation…
Okanagan Centre Fire News Release #7
July 16, 2017
The Emergency Operation Centre advises that following an assessment this afternoon between Lake Country Fire and the BC Wildfire Service, the Evacuation Order for Nighthawk Road, Long Rd, Tyndall Road from south of 10810 to the end of the payment remains in effect. As well, Jack Seaton Park is…
Okanagan Centre Fire News Release No. 6
July 16, 2017
Eight homes on Nighthawk Road, as well as outbuildings on one property on Tyndall Road were lost overnight due to the Okanagan Centre wildfire. Impacted property owners attended a meeting earlier today to receive information and support for moving forward.
Fire crews from across the Okanagan…
Media Advisory - July 16, 2017
July 16, 2017
Media Advisory – Okanagan Centre Fire News Conference
Date: July 16, 2017
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Central Okanagan, B.C. – A news conference will be held to provide an update on the Okanagan Centre Fire. A bus tour of the affected area will be held after the conference.
Time: 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July…
Okanagan Centre Fire News Release No.5
July 16, 2017
Overnight, fire crews from across the Okanagan snuffed out active fires inside the approximately 30-hectare Okanagan Centre wildfire.
Early this morning it was reported to be 80 per cent contained, although overnight crews continued to fight active fires inside the containment boundary.
Lake…
