Mcdougall creek fire

The large wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in West Kelowna, B. The square-kilometre McDougall Creek fire destroyed or damaged nearly properties and forced the evacuation of thousands of people.

As the wildfire expanded rapidly, the Mayor of West Kelowna issued a Local State of Emergency on August 16, followed by Provincial and Federal orders to provide support to the affected communities. Wildfire management and community support services was led by a centralized Emergency Response Centre EOC in the Central Okanagan, which was comprised of local and regional governments, including the City of West Kelowna. Over 10, residents in the City were evacuated in phases over three days, in addition to evacuation orders implemented in the neighbouring communities of Westbank First Nation. There was an army of people battling the wildfire, and an army of people that ensured the safe return home for our residents. For anyone who needs help, you can reach us using the contact information below. Whether for a City related matter or not, we will help get you to the right place.

Mcdougall creek fire

As residents are permitted to return home, they must take steps to ensure their homes and properties are safe and be aware of the various hazards that the emergency may have caused. The Emergency Operations Centre has a comprehensive guide for safely returning home with information about property and food safety, including fridges and freezers, danger trees, pets, power, water, insurance, mental health support and more. Find the guide and other resources online at cordemergency. See blue marker on map for Resiliency Centre. Recovery information in the Central Okanagan can connect with the services they need. Visit rdco. McDougall Creek Wildfire Make a safe return home after an emergency. Checking your address. How we communicated with you during the EOC activation.

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The large wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in West Kelowna, B. The square-kilometre McDougall Creek fire destroyed or damaged nearly properties and forced the evacuation of thousands of people. The province's wildfire service said that while holding the fire is an important milestone, there's still much work ahead and multiple hazards are present in some areas. The classification means officials believe the blaze is not likely to spread past predetermined boundaries under current conditions. Officials say an area restriction order, limiting who can travel to the vicinity of the fire, will remain in place until at least Oct.

Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first. If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. Wildfire officials seemed upbeat on Saturday morning in updating the public on the McDougall Creek wildfire in the Central Okanagan. He added that although the firefight continues, officials are now focusing on evacuees returning home and recovering. Last week, Woolridge noted there were three out-of-control fires and 10, properties on evacuation orders throughout the area.

Mcdougall creek fire

Thousands of people have been forced from their homes in B. Early Friday morning, evacuation orders were issued for residents of the Clifton Road North and McKinley area of Kelowna, which is north of the downtown, due to the McDougall Creek wildfire. A state of emergency has been declared by the City of Kelowna, which has a population of almost , Officials say the McDougall Creek wildfire has grown rapidly after being discovered Tuesday about 10 kilometres northwest of West Kelowna, which is on the western side of Okanagan Lake, while Kelowna is on the east. The City of West Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation also declared a local state of emergency Thursday night due to that same wildfire. More than 2, properties are under evacuation orders, with another 4, properties under alert.

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Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens. About half of the structures or homes destroyed in B. Follow his tweets BradyStrachan. Vancouver Top Stories. Kelowna Now. August 21, Crews battling Okanagan fires are in it for the 'long haul' as heat, drought continue: wildfire service Ecologists say life will return to B. Wildfire Service BCWS said while holding the fire is an important milestone, there's still much work ahead and many hazards remain in some areas. Descrease article font size. Close X.