Wildfire
Evacuation Order for Okanagan Indian Band
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The Okanagan Indian Band has issued an Evacuation Order for Head of the Lake and properties affected by Bradley Creek Wildfire (K41351).All residents north of Bonneau Road and south of Highway 97 and all residents across the lake along Head of the Lake Road. Hawhola Road and all properties up to OKIB IR 1 boundary. Everyone must in the area must leave immediately.
UPDATED: BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by Okanagan Indian Band due to wildfire.
Evacuate immediately if you are located ON OKANAGAN INDIAN RESERVATION 1.
The Bradley Creek Wildfire is creating a significant risk to life.
All individuals north at Head of Lake, evacuate immediate NORTH to 3445 43RD Ave, Kal Tire Place in Vernon.
All individuals south of the wildfire evacuate immediately SOUTH to Westbank Lions Club at 2466 Main Street, West Kelowna.
If you are unable to evacuate call 9-1-1.
BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by Okanagan Indian Band due to wildfire.
Evacuate immediately if you are located in Head of the Lake and properties affected by Bradley Creek Wildfire.
The Bradley Creek Wildfire is creating a significant risk to life.
The wildfire has jumped Westside road.
If you are north of the wildfire evacuate immediately NORTH to Kal Tire Place in Vernon.
If you are south of the wildfire evacuate immediately SOUTH to Westbank Lions Club at 2466 Main Street, West Kelowna.
If you are unable to evacuate call 9-1-1.
BC Wildfire Service information
Recommended actions for Evacuation Orders
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk. You must leave immediately.
Evacuate following this route:
If you are north of the wildfire evacuate immediately north to Kal Tire Place in Vernon. If you are south of the wildfire evacuate immediately south to Westbank Lions Club at 2466 Main Street, West Kelowna. If you are unable to evacuate call 9-1-1.
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