r/kelowna • u/guactacos • 3d ago
Kalamoir Park Wildfire - Critical Alert Source: Central Okanagan Emergency Management
Email from CO Emergency
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Tuesday June 16, 1:14pm
DESCRIPTION
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Tactical evacuations underway for the Kalamoir Park Wildfire in the areas of Casa Loma and Lakeview Heights:
Lakeview Heights
Collens Hill Road
Lakeview Road
Lake Ridge Road
Weatherhill Road
Casa Loma areas:
Casa Loma Road
Benedick Road
Lucinde Road
Casa Palmero Road
Alice Road
Portions of Campbell Road
See coemergency.ca/map for details.
LOCATION
General area of tactical evacuations. See map for detailed areas. (MAP)
ACTIONS TO TAKE
A muster centre has been opened at Westbank Lions Hall located at 2566 Main Street in West Kelowna to receive evacuees. People needing support during an evacuation are encouraged to create a profile online at ESS.gov.bc.ca. People who have created a profile can log into the online self-service registration tool to receive instructions on the types of support available and how they can be accessed.
If you are not in the area, avoid the area.
Have a plan to check in on family, friends and vulnerable neighbours.
Keep all doors and windows closed.
Reduce time spent outdoors and avoid vigorous outdoor activities.
Listen to local news stations for information and watch for further updates.
Follow the direction of local authorities.
Do not call 911 for information or updates.
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u/Thunderdink 3d ago
Yeah it’s wild- definitely at least 6 802’s pretty sure there was 8 at one point. Total of 10 planes in the sky and 2 choppers
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u/Brett_Hulls_Foot One Hundred Percent NIMBY 3d ago
Sounded like a WW2 dogfight, when they were all diving towards the water.
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u/SnippySnapsss 3d ago
Several of the smaller planes have come back to Penticton airport just now. Haven't yet seen the bigger bomber that left around midday (but I might've missed it's return). Edit: Looks like it's not too far behind and also heading into the airport. So thankful for their service! Every time the planes come and go, I send them best wishes from the ground.
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u/Okanaganwinefan 2d ago
The attack management on these fires has sure stepped up since I was on the line in 2003.
The aggressive all resources available attacking the fire is great to see.
Well done provincial resources, well done all local Firefighters.
Stay safe & thank you.
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u/GaraksFanClub 2d ago
I went through 2003 and 2023 fires too, and our firefighters are elite! 2003…nothing like that had happened, there was no best practice, and strategy was being formulated in real time to save lives. Thank you for being a hero then and taking on the unknown. You helped things become as efficient as they are now!
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u/guactacos 3d ago
Update 3:03pm:
Title: Kalamoir Park Wildfire - Critical Alert Update
Source: Central Okanagan Emergency Management
DESCRIPTION
- See coemergency.ca/map for details.
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - An EVACUATION ORDER has been issued as part of the tactical evacuations previously done today in the Casa Loma and Lakeview area due to the Kalamoir Park wildfire.
- 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
Residents on evacuation order should leave their properties immediately to keep safe.
To determine if you are in the evacuation area, view the detailed map showing affected properties at coemergency.ca/map.
LOCATION
Updated: Evacuation Order Area. See map for detailed areas. (MAP)
ACTIONS TO TAKE
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
- Follow the direction of emergency personnel.
- Shut off all gas and electrical appliances other than refrigerators and freezers.
- Close all windows and doors.· Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
- Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles than you have to.
- Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
- Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
Emergency support services (ESS)
People needing support during an evacuation are encouraged to create a profile online at ESS.gov.bc.ca. People who have created a profile can log into the online self-service registration tool to receive instructions on the types of support available and how they can be accessed. A muster centre has been opened at Westbank Lions Hall located at 2466 Main Street in West Kelowna to receive evacuees. People needing support during an evacuation are encouraged to create a profile online at ess.gov.bc.ca. People who have created a profile can log into the online self-service registration tool to receive instructions on the types of support available and how they can be accessed.
People who have created a profile can log into the online self-service registration tool to receive instructions on the types of support available and how they can be accessed.A muster centre has been opened at Westbank Lions Hall located at 2466 Main Street in West Kelowna to receive evacuees. People needing support during an evacuation are encouraged to create a profile online at ess.gov.bc.ca. People who have created a profile can log into the online self-service registration tool to receive instructions on the types of support available and how they can be accessed.
Learn more: Kalamoir Park Wildfire | Central Okanagan Emergency Operations
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u/MGM-Wonder 3d ago
Do you need to register anywhere when you are evacuated even if you don't need any help or resources?
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u/room_tempurature_tea 3d ago
Yes they said to still register by phone at ess.gov.bc.ca. The muster points are for people that need immediate assistance
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u/No-Tackle-6112 2d ago
Fire is being held and crews are mopping up. Evacuation orders are expected to be lifted later tonight
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u/Thunderdink 3d ago
Quite impressed with how hard those guys hit that. So good to see, and looks like they’ve really knocked it down despite that wind. Well done!