Wildfire
Regional District of Central Okanagan evacuation information
Updated on
Current situation
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued multiple Evacuation Orders and Alerts across their region due to wildfire. Wildfires in the region pose a risk to life and safety.
View areas under Evacuation Order or Evacuation Alert on EmergencyMapBC.
Open EmergencyMapBCTravel in British Columbia may be impacted by wildfire. Check DriveBC.ca for the latest travel advisories.
- Westside Road from Nahun northward is restricted to emergency vehicles and those needing to evacuate.
Contact links
Evacuation Orders
Anyone in the areas under Evacuation Order must leave immediately.
Evacuation Order
Evacuation Order
All remaining properties south of the Okanagan Indian Band IR 1 to north of Nahun
Evacuation Order
Evacuation Order
Lower Fintry, Valley of the Sun and Ewings Landing
Evacuation Order
La Casa area (including La Casa Lakeside Resort and La Casa Cottages) and multiple properties along Westside road
Evacuation Order
Recommended actions for an Evacuation Order
Follow all directions from your local authority or First Nation:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk and must leave immediately.
Refer to the Evacuation Order and instructions in the cards above for information specific to your community
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Emergency Support Services (ESS) and learn how to access short-term basic support
Monitor local information channels on the web, social media, radio and TV
Evacuation Alerts
Anyone in the areas under Evacuation Alert must be ready to leave on short notice.
Evacuation Alert
Evacuation Alert
North Fintry to the border of the Okanagan Indian Band
Evacuation Alert
Evacuation Alert
Recommended actions for an Evacuation Alert
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Alert, be ready to leave on short notice.
Refer to the Evacuation Alert for information specific to your community
Links and resources
BC Wildfire Service
- Latest wildfire information and provincial fire bans.
- For updates on specific fire locations and status, review the BC Wildfire Fire List.
Wildfire evacuee guidance
Emergency evacuee guidance information for the public. Always follow the instructions of your Local Authority or First Nation.
DriveBC
- Latest travel and highway updates in BC.
- Find your regional DriveBC X account.
Mental Health Supports
Information about services available for British Columbians who are experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges.
PreparedBC
Learn how to prepare for wildfires with resources from PreparedBC.
Understanding emergency events
Evacuation stages
Evacuation Alert
Be ready to leave on short notice.
Evacuation Order
You are at risk. Leave the area immediately.
Evacuation Rescind
The threat to life and safety has passed.
What to do if you get a BC Emergency Alert
Learn what to do if you receive a BC Emergency Alert on your cell phone, TV or radio.
Stop what you are doing
Read the alert and find out if you are in the affected area
Follow all directions immediately
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