The RDOS Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) thanks residents for their ongoing cooperation and patience. The continued commitment of emergency responders, ESS volunteers, and partner agencies is instrumental in helping keep communities safe, supported, and informed.

Latest update 

• There are no changes to RDOS Evacuation Orders and Alerts overnight. 

• Rapid Damage Assessments started in Trout Creek and North Beach yesterday. That work will continue as it is safe to do so. 

• The area remains unsafe with an active fire. EOC teams are working on re-entry pre-planning.
• There is no timeline for re-entry. Reminder that many essential services need to be in place before any re-entry can be considered, such as utilities, power, waste disposal, roads and safety considerations. 

• BC Wildfire Service is expecting winds to pick up and the possibility of thunderstorms, which may create unstable winds that could potentially increase fire behaviour.  For the latest on the current wildfire situation, please visit the Bald Range Fire Dashboard at BCWildfire.ca.   

• Highway 97 remains closed. That status is continuously being evaluated. 

• Emergency Support Services (ESS) centres are open and ready to support evacuees at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre as well as locations in West Kelowna and Chilliwack.
•      Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 273 Power Street, Penticton (9:00 am to 6:00 pm)
•      Westbank Lions Community Hall, 2466 Main Street, West Kelowna 
•      Chilliwack Reception Centre, 44680 Scheyey Rd, Chilliwack (10:00 am – 6:00 pm)  

• Please note that each local government and First Nation is responsible for issuing its own Evacuation Orders and Alerts. To find accurate information about the entire Alert and Order Area, please see the BC Wildfire Service Mapping Dashboard and turn on the Evacuation Alert and Orders map layer: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

• Temporary Access Permits are in high demand. Applicants must have a valid reason to re-enter. Each request is reviewed case-by-case based on safety and individual circumstances. Apply online at https://mymaps.rdos.bc.ca/tap.
  Applying for an access permit does not guarantee approval.
  Do not wait at a checkpoint. Anyone without an approved permit will be turned around. Reapplying will not speed up your request.

• View the RDOS EOC Donation and Key Information Directory. Donations are not being accepted at the ESS Reception Centre. 

• The Comfort Centre for evacuees is open now at Princess Margaret Secondary School, 120 Green Ave. W., Penticton. Space is available for anyone with trailers or campers to park at this location. 

 Residents are reminded to obey all road closures, evacuation orders, alerts, and posted signage. Do not enter restricted areas or active fire zones, as doing so may place your safety and the safety of the emergency responders at risk. RCMP is patrolling all areas.   

• If you are unsure whether you are under an Evacuation Alert or Order, click here to view the interactive map of up-to-date Evacuation Orders and Alerts.  

• Stay informed. If you are a resident under an Evacuation Alert or Order, please click here to register for routine and emergency notifications from the RDOS via email, text, or phone through Voyent Alert!.  

• For the latest on the current wildfire situation, please visit the Bald Range Fire Dashboard at BCWildfire.ca.  

  Statistics

• Current number of RDOS properties on Evacuation Order (451), Evacuation Alert (1,065) 
• The entire District of Summerland is on Evacuation Order (5,688 properties) 
• Current number of PIB properties on Evacuation Order (38), Evacuation Alert (1,082) 

 Follow official resources for updates, including: 

1. District of Summerland updates
2. City of Penticton updates 
3. Regional District of Central Okanagan updates 

• Click here to view RDOS Hot Topics for the latest Information Release. 
• Click here for support resources.
• Click here to view live updates from the RDOS YouTube page. 

Residents under an Evacuation Order should register for Emergency Support Services (ESS) even if they don’t require specific supports. BC Evacuee Helpline: 1-800-387-4258 

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.  

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 

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 highways and roads, please visit DriveBC.ca. 

For information on pets and livestock supports, contact Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team (ALERT)  info@alert.com, 250-328-4748

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. 

Issued by EOC Director