News releases
Okangan Centre Fire News Release #4
July 16, 2017
The Okanagan Centre wildfire is reported to be 80 per cent contained. It’s estimated at approximately 30 hectares in size and is still active.
Overnight, Lake Country firefighters are being supported on the ground with fire crews and equipment from Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Ellison, Joe…
Okanagan Centre Fire News Release #3
July 15, 2017
Residents from approximately 330 properties have been evacuated from several roads within the Okanagan Centre area of Lake Country due to this afternoon’s wildfire.
An initial door to door evacuation was done as the fire began in the vicinity of Okanagan Centre Road West and 14th Street. The fire…
Okanagan Centre Fire News Release #2
July 15, 2017
An Emergency Support Services reception centre is open for residents evacuated as a result of this afternoon’s fire in Lake Country.
ESS volunteers are available to help register residents now at the existing reception centre at the Kelowna Salvation Army Church, 1480 Sutherland Avenue at Burtch…
Okanagan Centre Fire News Release #1
July 15, 2017
The Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support Lake Country fire crews fighting a spreading grass fire in Okanagan Centre.
A tactical evacuation is underway for some homes in the area of the fire along Okanagan Centre Road West.
Ground and air crews are involved in fighting the blaze…
Large Debris Clean Up on Local Lakes - News Release #132
July 13, 2017
Barges continue to remove unnatural debris from the shores of local lakes including unclaimed broken docks, unregistered boats, garbage and barrels, along with large trees or stumps. Damaged docks and pilings still in place are the responsibility of the property owner.
Any debris that residents do…
