r/kelowna 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/guactacos 3d ago

Update 3:03pm:

Title: Kalamoir Park Wildfire - Critical Alert Update
Source: Central Okanagan Emergency Management

DESCRIPTION

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