More properties on evacuation alert due to White Rock Lake fire
Some residents in the Central Okanagan are the latest to be impacted by the White Rock Lake fire.
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support BC Wildfire Services, Regional District of the North Okanagan (RDNO) and the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) crews in fighting the White Rock Lake wildfire.
An evacuation alert has been issued for the following properties in the Central Okanagan:
- 11100 Antler Road
- 801 Beau Park Road
- 11000 Bouleau Lake Road
- Select properties on Bouleau Lake Road (no civic address, please see map)
- 980 Gates Road
- 10780 Whiteman Creek Road
- 11140 Whiteman Creek Road
- Select properties on Whiteman Creek Road (no civic address, please see map)
Residents in the area are advised to be ready to leave their home at a moment’s notice. They should be prepared to be away from their home for an extended period of time, make arrangements for pets and pack essential items such as medicines and important documents.
An evaluation of the situation is underway and specific details will be released as they are confirmed. Public safety and the safety of emergency response personnel are the primary concerns at this time.
At last report, the BC Wildfire Service said the White Rock Lake fire was 20,891 hectares and out of control. It is burning in or getting close to three regional districts, RDNO, CSRD, TNRD, and the Okanagan Indian Band reserve.