Wildfire
Evacuation Order DOWNGRADED to Evacuation Alert for area between Peachland & West Kelowna
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Current situation
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has DOWNGRADED the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Alert for properties between Peachland & West Kelowna due to the Drought Hill Wildfire. Residents in the affected area may return home but must be ready to leave on short notice. The Peachland Community Centre reception will close at noon.
BC Wildfire Service information
Fire name:
Fire location: Between Peachland and West Kelowna
Recommended actions
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
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PreparedBC
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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.