EOC Update: Bald Range Wildfire (K51490), Saturday, August 8, 2026, 11:00 am

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  • Residents under an evacuation order should leave their properties immediately to keep safe. Residents must evacuate to the evacuee reception centres located at:  
  •  Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 273 Power Street, Penticton 
  •  Westbank Lions Community Hall, 2466 Main Street, West Kelowna 

District of Summerland Updates

City of Penticton Updates

Regional District of Central Okanagan Updates

 

Do not use Forest Service Roads to evacuate. Forest Service Road 201 is open for passenger vehicles travelling between Penticton and Kelowna. Do not rely on Google Maps, it may lead you into the fire boundaries.  For more information on highways and roads, please visit DriveBC.ca

 

BC Evacuee Helpline: 1-800-387-4258

Emergency Support Services (ESS)

 

Click here to view Evacuation Alert and Evacuation Order tips. 

For further information, please visit rdos.bc.ca or call the RDOS EOC at 250-490-4225.  

Important resources 

For the latest on the current wildfire situation, please visit BCWildfire.ca.  

To report a wildfire: 1-888-663-5555 or *5555 on a mobile phone.  

The official BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) app is available for free download in the App Store and Google Play. The app provides up-to-date information on your mobile phone, helping you stay informed about wildfires and wildfire-related events and conditions across B.C.  

For information on wildfire smoke, please visit the BC Centre for Disease Control's website at bccdc.ca. 

Wildfire season can be a challenging time for the community. For further information and mental health support, please visit Interior Health’s web page specific to mental health during wildfire season or call the BC Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789, available 24/7. 

In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1. 

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