Is Okanagan Falls on evacuation alert?

An Evacuation Alert issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) for properties in Electoral Area G and issued on November 15, 2021, is RESCINDED.

Where are the fires in Central Okanagan?

The Mount Law wildfire is located north of Highway 97C, southwest of the neighbourhood of Glenrosa in West Kelowna. It started the evening of Sunday, August 15, 2021 with BC Wildfire Services and Fire Departments from across the Central Okanagan responding.

Where are the fires in Kelowna?

West Kelowna fire crews battle, contain small wildfire north of Rose Valley Lake. West Kelowna firefighters rushed to a blaze on Tuesday afternoon. A rank-two wildfire started burning up a hill, into crown land in the Petterson Road area, north of Rose Valley Lake.

Are they evacuating Kelowna?

“… Central Okanagan, B.C. — The Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded the remaining Evacuation Alerts for the White Rock Lake wildfire, as well as the State of Local Emergency which has been in effect since July 30, 2021. With the removal of the final Evacuation Alert order, for 1,316…

Is Vernon B.C. under evacuation?

There are no other Evacuation Alerts and no Evacuation Orders within the City of Vernon. The City continues to monitor fire and weather conditions daily and is in close and regular contact with BC Wildfire Service.

How close are the fires to Penticton?

roughly 12 km
The fire is roughly 12 km southwest of Penticton, according to B.C.’s Wildfire Service. Its cause it still under investigation, the agency said, as dozens of firefighters and six helicopters attempted to control the blaze, as well as air tankers.

Is Fintry being evacuated?

Evacuation order re-issued for residents of Fintry, La Casa, and Shalal Road. Central Okanagan, B.C. – In response to the White Rock Lake wildfire, an Evacuation Order has been re-issued, effective 2pm today, for residents of Fintry, La Casa and Shalal Road within RDCO’s Central Okanagan West Electoral Area.

Where is the Peachland fire?

New wildfire burning in Central Okanagan, north of Peachland, B.C. – Okanagan | Globalnews.ca.

How close is the fire to West Kelowna?

about two kilometres
According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, the Mount Law wildfire grew overnight to 800 hectares. ORIGINAL: Hundreds of people remain out of their homes due to the Mount Law wildfire burning about two kilometres southwest of the Glenrosa neighbourhood in West Kelowna.

Is Glenrosa being evacuated?

All properties in the Glenrosa neighbourhood are now on Evacuation Alert. Residents in the area are advised to be ready to leave their home at a moment’s notice.

How close is the fire to Vernon BC?

Fire information officer Aydan Coray said the wildfire is three to five kilometres outside of town and the cause is currently unknown. Kieran Stewart and his family live about a kilometre away from the fire.

How close is the White Rock fire to Vernon?

approximately 10 kilometres
7. The blaze burning approximately 10 kilometres west of Vernon, has also seen additional homes taken off evacuation orders and alert. But some orders and alerts remain in effect.

Where is the fire near Penticton?

The fire is roughly 12 km southwest of Penticton, according to B.C.’s Wildfire Service. Its cause it still under investigation, the agency said, as dozens of firefighters and six helicopters attempted to control the blaze, as well as air tankers.

Is there smoke in Penticton?

Currently there is an air quality advisory in effect for the North, Central, and South Okanagan including Penticton. The Government of Canada has been advising that travellers with breathing conditions take proper pre-cautions if travelling in or around this region at this time. Hopefully this helps.

What is happening with the White Rock Lake fire?

The White Rock Lake wildfire, at about 833 square kilometres in size, continues to burn but is now under control.

Has West Kelowna been evacuated?

An evacuation order has been issued for properties in the immediate area of the fire. Residents on evacuation order should leave their properties immediately. In addition a State of Local Emergency has been declared for the City of West Kelowna.

Is there a wildfire in Peachland?

A wildfire south of Peachland is now contained. The blaze, located about 5.5 kilometres south of the community, was about four hectares in size.

How close is the fire to Peachland?

around six km
A new wildfire is burning in the Central Okanagan. The Mount Miller blaze is estimated at two hectares and is burning around six km north of Peachland, B.C. Believed to be lightning-caused, it’s also located around seven km west of West Kelowna’s Glenrosa neighbourhood and roughly two km north of Highway 97C.

What is burning in West Kelowna?

According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, the Mount Law wildfire grew overnight to 800 hectares. ORIGINAL: Hundreds of people remain out of their homes due to the Mount Law wildfire burning about two kilometres southwest of the Glenrosa neighbourhood in West Kelowna.

Are there fires in West Kelowna?

There are two wildfires burning near the Okanagan. One is west of Oliver, near K Mountain.