Wildfire
Evacuation Order DOWNGRADED to Evacuation Alert for some areas of West Kelowna
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Current situation
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has DOWNGRADED the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Alert for the Casa Loma and Lakeview areas due to the Kalamoir Park Wildfire. The wildfire situation in the area has improved. Impacted residents can return home but must be ready to leave on short notice. The area under Evacuation Alert includes:
- Alice Road
- Benedick Road
- 2660-2699 Campbell Road
- Casa Loma Road
- Casa Palmero Drive
- 2919-3088 Collens Hill Road
- Kalamoir Park
- Lakeridge Road
- Lakeview Road
- Lucinde Road
- Weatherhill Road
BC Wildfire Service information
Fire name: Kalamoir Park (K50571)
Recommended actions for Evacuation Alerts
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
Central Okanagan Emergency Operations resources:
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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.
Tactical Evacuation
A sudden threat to life requires immediate action. There is no time to prepare or issue written warnings. Local emergency responders coordinate the evacuation. Follow the advice and direction of authorities.