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Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre is extending the Community Readiness public engagement period due to high interest in emergency preparedness. Don’t miss your chance to contribute before May 31! 🗓️
Head to , fill out a questionnaire on your
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The operation of any aircraft not associated with fire suppression activities, including drones and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), near a wildfire is illegal. It also poses a serious threat to the safety of firefighting personnel. Learn more
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Fire crews made good progress today while Canada Task Force One started assessing damage. Crews will keep working overnight. We are grateful for the support of the task force, BC Wildfire, RCMP, local & out-of-town crews. No changes to evac. orders or alerts expected tonight.
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For those with the means to make a financial donation, please donate to the BC Wildfire Recovery Fund. Donations help support programs & essential services to BC residents as they recover emotionally & physically from the devastation of wildfires.
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Calmer conditions have allowed fire crews to continue efforts on the front lines. Crews are working through the night. We are grateful for the support of BC Wildfire, RCMP, local & out-of-town crews. Royal LePage Info Centre will close at 10pm & re-open tomorrow, Aug 20 at 9am
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With so many people evacuating around the Central Okanagan, please stay off the roads unless necessary to keep roads clear for evacuees and first-responders. For up-to-date road reports, visit . Thank you for your cooperation.
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We are aware of spot fires in the Clifton Road North area. Crews are responding to the area.
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The Emergency Operations Centre has been activated for the fire in the North Clifton area. Crews are on the scene doing tactical evacuation.
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Kelowna Fire crews are responding to fires. Residents in the Clifton Rd North and McKinley area must evacuate. Residents along Glenmore Road from McKinley Beach to John Hindle Rd are on Evacuation Alert.
For more information:
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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre will be hosting a news conference at 11:00 am to provide an update on active fires in the region. To watch online, visit
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Clifton McKinley Wildfire Evacuation Order downgraded to Evacuation Alert: UBCO, Quail Ridge.
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We have received offers from the public looking to help at our Emergency Support Services locations. We appreciate those willing to assist. However, the province requires a level of certification for volunteers on site.
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Evacuation Alerts for up to 4,800 properties are in effect for portions of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. Residents should be ready to leave their home at a moment’s notice. Visit
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All remaining properties in the Rose Valley neighbourhood, and West Kelowna Estates, are now under Evacuation Order due to the McDougall Creek Wildfire.
The Evacuation Alert has been expanded to properties on WFN IR 10 lands.
For more information:
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BC Wildfire and the Fire Departments have been working overnight in several areas through Kelowna, West Kelowna and Westside Road in the RDCO.
For evacuation orders and alerts, go to
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All properties east of Glenmore Road to Highway 97 from the southern Lake Country border north to Glenmore Road have been removed from evacuation order and are now placed on evacuation alert.
#BCWildfire
#LakeCountry
#Kelowna
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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support BC Wildfire Service crews fighting a fire in the District of Lake Country. A local state of emergency has been declared.
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UBC Okanagan campus has been placed under an Evacuation Order as crews respond to fires in the Clifton/McKinley areas of Kelowna. These properties are being tactically evacuated by emergency responders.
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With the continued effort to combat the McDougal Creek Wildfire we ask that all residents please stay off the lake North of the William R. Bennett Bridge to allow unhindered access to BC Wildfire Service aircraft.
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An Emergency Support Services (ESS) reception centre for evacuated residents specific to the Mt. Law wildfire has been set up at Jim Lind Arena located at 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna.
#MountLawwildfire
@BCGovFireInfo
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Please note, the EOC Call Centre line is for emergencies only.
The EOC does not have the capacity for volunteer intake but urge those willing to volunteer to connect directly with their immediate community, family, and friends to assist with needs as they arise.
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Given the potential danger to lives and to ensure health and safety, the City of West Kelowna has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for the Smith Creek subdivision. This excludes 3184 Shetler Drive.
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Properties in the Glenmore Road area have been placed under Evacuation Order as crews respond to fires in the Clifton/McKinley areas of Kelowna. These properties are being tactically evacuated by emergency responders.
Learn more at:
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A heartfelt thank-you to nearly 100 local and regional volunteers working in the Emergency Support Services Reception Centre to support residents impacted by wildfires. Over the past few weeks, over 6,000 evacuees have been directly supported by our dedicated ESS volunteers.
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Firefighters continue to work diligently overnight on interface areas of the McDougall Creek to protect property and infrastructure in West Kelowna. The fire remains very active and unpredictable.
For more information visit:
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The operation of any aircraft not associated with fire suppression activities, including drones and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), near a wildfire is illegal. It also poses a serious threat to the safety of firefighting personnel. Learn more
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All properties in Sailview Bay, Raymer Bay, Bear Creek Provincial Park, and Traders Cove are now under Evacuation Order due to the McDougall Creek Wildfire.
For more information:
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A Reception Centre will open at 11 p.m. in The Salvation Army at 1480 Sutherland Drive. Sorry, no pets.
If you are evacuated and need help with your animals, visit the Reception Centre at Royal Lepage Place at 2760 Cameron Road in West Kelowna -
@alert_canada
will be on hand.
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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre will be hosting a news conference at 10:30 am to provide an update on active fires in the region. To watch online, visit .
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Properties in the Still Pond area are under an Evacuation Order due to fires in the Clifton/McKinley areas of Kelowna.
An overnight shelter centre has opened at Prospera Place in Kelowna for evacuees requiring a place to go overnight.
For more information:
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Because of the potential danger to life, health, and safety, the City of Kelowna has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for properties off Clifton near Rio Drive east to Upper Canyon.
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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre will livestream a news conference and update about active fires in the region at 10 a.m. Watch here:
#BCWildfire
#Kelowna
#WestKelowna
#LakeCountry
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Boaters stay away from Okanagan Centre area and off Kal and Wood lakes to allow aerial firefighting crews to work on Okanagan Centre fire.
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If you receive an
#Evacuation
Order, keep yourself and your community safe by following it.
Choosing to remain in an area under Evacuation Order puts yourself, your loved ones, and first responders in danger. It’s not worth the risk.
For more information:
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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support BC Wildfire Service crews fighting a fire in the District of Lake Country. A local state of emergency has been declared.
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All properties west of Glenmore Road North between Union Road and John Hindle Drive (with specific additions) have been placed under Evacuation Order as crews respond to fires in the Clifton/McKinley areas of Kelowna.
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All properties along Westside Road from Traders Cove to Nahun are now under Evacuation Order due the McDougall Creek Wildfire. Evacuees must leave the area immediately and evacuate northward on Westside Road towards Vernon.
For more information:
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McDougall Creek Wildfire Evacuation Alert expanded, and Evacuation Order added.
A total of 68 properties are on Evacuation Order and 5700 on Evacuation Alert.
For more information and details of properties affected:
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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre will livestream a news conference and update about active fires in the region at 10 a.m. Watch here:
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An Emergency Support Services (ESS) Call Centre is now available for evacuees – 1-833-498-3770. By calling in, you don’t need to go to the ESS Reception Centre at 1480 Sutherland Avenue. You can both register as an evacuee and request accommodation and food support by phone.
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The City of West Kelowna has issued an EVACUATION ALERT for the West Kelowna Business Park/'Boucherie Industrial Area north of HIghway 97 from Marshall Road to Daimler Drive. This includes all properties accessed off Marshall Road.
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Update: Emergency Support Services (ESS) reception centre for
#MountLaw
fire has been relocated to Mount Boucherie Secondary, 2751 Cameron Road, West Kelowna.
#WestKelowna
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Properties in the Quail Ridge area have been placed under Evacuation Order as crews respond to fires in the Clifton/McKinley areas of Kelowna. These properties are being tactically evacuated by emergency responders.
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Welcoming back White Rock Lake fire evacuees. You can find the Returning Home Guide with a re-entry checklist at . Copies will also be available at the Shorts Creek Station at 7355 Westside Road North.
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BC Wildfire has classified two of the three fires in the Central Okanagan as held and under control.
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Properties in the City of West Kelowna’s Casa Loma neighbourhood have been placed on EVACUATION ALERT.
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Firefighters are patrolling the neighbourhood overnight around the White Rock Lake wildfire.
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We are aware of the new wildfire in West Kelowna near HWY 97C. BC Wildfire and the West Kelowna Fire Department are on scene and the Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support this incident. More information to come. Sign-up for e-updates at
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The City of West Kelowna has issued EVACUATION ALERTS for the Shannon Lake Area and Smith Creek Agricultural Area to Powers Creek (Glen Canyon) and the North Glenrosa neighbourhood.
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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre is supporting evacuees who need assistance through Emergency Support Services. Here is the latest update.
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Damage assessment is the first stage after a wildfire to determine hazards like downed powerlines, unstable structures, dangerous trees, equipment & debris in the area. This is a critical step before allowing people to safely return to their homes.
Visit:
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Properties in the Finch Road area have been placed under Evacuation Order as crews respond to fires in the Clifton/McKinley areas of Kelowna. These properties are being tactically evacuated by emergency responders.
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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre does not expect to rescind any evacuation orders in the Central Okanagan this evening.
For additional information:
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We want to thank evacuees for their patience. Please continue to stay away from evacuation areas.
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More Lake Country Properties removed from Evacuation Order and now placed under Evacuation Alert:
#BCWildfire
#LakeCountry
#Kelowna
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Due to increased winds, the evacuation alert in West Kelowna is being expanded to include all of the Glenrosa and Westbank neighbourhoods. Area residents can expect to see an increased presence of firefighters and trucks in the area.
Learn more:
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LINK UPDATE: The Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre will be hosting a news conference at 11:00 am to provide an update on active fires in the region. To watch online, visit:
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More than 300 properties which have been on an evacuation order in the District of Lake Country have been downgraded to an evacuation alert. These include properties to the north end and east sides of the fire area.
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We continue to support the active White Rock Lake wildfire. Residents may notice some increased smoke in the areas currently under Order as a result of active firefighting efforts. The next update will be tomorrow (unless conditions change overnight).
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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre will provide an information session and online streaming update for media about the notification process for residents impacted by the McDougall Creek, Clifton/McKinley and Lake Country wildfires -
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West Kelowna, Wilson’s Landing, Kelowna and BC Wildfire crews are making progress on the fire in the vicinity of Bear Creek Road. Please stay out of the area to allow crews to continue fire suppression efforts.
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Families from hundreds of properties in West Kelowna Estates are now able to return home. The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has downgraded the Evacuation Order for several West Kelowna properties and placed them on Evacuation Alert.
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The City of Kelowna has issued an EVACUATION ALERT for the Glenmore Highlands area.
This evacuation alert is being issued proactively as the Emergency Operations Centre continues its pre-planning work overnight.
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The City of Kelowna has issued an extension to an existing Evacuation Alert for six Glenmore Highlands properties.
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143 properties in the Bartley Road area and 620 properties in the Rose Valley area of West Kelowna are now under Evacuation Order due the McDougall Creek Wildfire.
For more information:
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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre will livestream a news conference and update about active fires in the region at 10 a.m. Watch here:
#BCWildfire
#Kelowna
#WestKelowna
#LakeCountry
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Cool, wet weather made for a calm night on the fire lines last night. Learn more:
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Tune into the Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre news conference right now with an update on active fires in the region.
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Weather and wind patterns continue to be closely monitored. Residents of Smith Creek and Glenrosa will see increased fire crews in their neighbourhoods.
Visit for updates
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Evacuation Order expanded north of Nahun to south of La Casa. Properties north of Nahun to, but not including, La Casa are now under Evacuation Order due the McDougall Creek Wildfire.
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A new queue system has been created to help make the Emergency Support Services registration process easier at Royal Lepage Place.
This queue service is currently only available at Royal LePage Place in West Kelowna.
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NR.1 Evacuation Order for Mt. Law wildfire (West Kelowna)
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As it gets darker, residents returning home may notice hot spots, flares, or smoke coming from within the fire perimeter or near your property. This is normal following a wildfire event.
Instead, call the non-emergency fire line 250-469-8577. Use 9-1-1 only in emergencies
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Alert-only areas expanded in West Kelowna to include all properties at 2210 Horizon Drive and select Smith Creek properties:
#BCWildfire
#WestKelowna
#Kelowna
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The evacuation alert area for the McDougall Creek Wildfire Central has expanded to include an additional 924 properties north of Traders Cove up to and including Caesars Landing.
For more information:
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The Emergency Operations Centre is supporting response and recovery for the Lake Country Wildfire. The Evacuation Order area in the District of Lake Country has been reduced and the evacuation alert area has been expanded.
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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre will livestream a news conference and update about active fires in the region at 10am tomorrow. Watch here:
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Properties in the Shayler area have been placed under Evacuation Order as crews respond to fires in the Clifton/McKinley areas of Kelowna. Emergency responders have tactically evacuated these properties.
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Some road closures throughout the region have been implemented for the safety of residents and first responders.
A specific reminder that Glenmore Drive is closed in sections, and Glenmore Road North is local access only from McKinley Road to Beaver Lake Road.
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Be prepared and ready to evacuate.
✔️ Gather essential supplies such as medications and documents
✔️ Pre-register at for Emergency Support Services
✔️Review FireSmart BC's last-minute checklist
✔️Subscribe for EOC updates at
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In the event of an evacuation RCMP will knock on your door & watch cordemergency.ca for news & updated maps
#SmithCreekFire
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Here is the latest update on the McDougall Creek Wildfire.
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Continued Evacuation Orders downgraded to Evacuation Alerts in parts of West Kelowna:
#bcwildfire
#westkelowna
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The BC Wildfire Service and West Kelowna Fire Rescue continue coordinating response to the active McDougall Creek Wildfire. The wildfire is classified as out of control, with an estimated size of 13,712 hectares.
Learn more:
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60% chance of Showers today and high of 20. Good news for crews on Bear Crk. wildfire. Evacuation Order and Alert remains in place.
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Please note the updated operating hours of the 3 reception centres, as well as a change in location of the West Kelowna reception centre. As of Friday August 25, Royal LePage Place will be closed. Evacuees are asked to go to Mount Boucherie Secondary School.
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The
#YatesRoadFire
is considered held. This means the fire crews have determined that the fire isn't likely to spread beyond existing or pre-determined boundaries, unless weather conditions change. Evacuation Alerts remain in place. News Release update:
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The Emergency Operations Centre, supporting response and recovery for the McDougall Creek Wildfire, has reduced the evacuation order area and expanded the evacuation alert area in West Kelowna:
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As it gets darker, you may notice hot spots, flares or smoke coming from within the fire perimeter or near your property. This is normal following a wildfire event. If you are concerned, please do not call 9-1-1. Instead, call the non-emergency fire line 250-469-8577.
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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre does not expect to rescind any evacuation orders in the Central Okanagan this evening.
For additional information:
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An online search tool has been launched for City of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and Central Okanagan West Electoral Area properties that have experienced partial to full structure loss resulting from the McDougall Creek Wildfire.
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All Lake Country properties can return home: Evacuation Order areas downgraded to Alert
#BCWildFire
#LakeCountry
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The EOC is activated to support the McDougall Creek Wildfire. Residents living within the Alert area should be ready to evacuate. For a map of Alert areas, visit
The next update is expected later today. Learn more:
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BC Wildfire and local fire departments continue to respond to the McDougall Creek wildfire, currently at an estimated 13,712.3 hectares and still classified as Out of Control. Along the west and southwest flanks, the wildfire is still active. Learn more:
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The Kelowna Fire Department is on scene on Knox Mountain...please do not call 911 to report it as our dispatch is very busy
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Due to increased winds, the Evacuation Alert impacting Westbank First Nation residents has been expanded.
Learn more:
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