The emergency operations centre has been working to contact people whose properties have been damaged, and that it has been in touch with most owners. Officials again reminded the public that an early assessment of properties in the Ewings Landing and Killiney areas was conducted earlier this week, and that approximately 70 properties suffered significant damage. Video: One family home destroyed in West Kelowna in Mt. “I know many people in the evacuation areas are anxious to get in and see their properties, but it is not safe to do so at this time as the fire remains active and out of control.”Īccording to the emergency operations centre, 1,463 properties within the Central Okanagan regional district are on evacuation order, and another five are on evacuation alert. “While it is a relief to welcome residents of La Casa and Fintry back home, this event is far from over and we all need to continue to be prepared.
“It’s been a very challenging week for our community and we appreciate the community’s patience and support during this very trying time,” said North Westside fire chief Alex Van Bruksvoort. Read more: White Rock Lake wildfire now 78,190 hectares estimated 70 properties damaged by blazeĬrews from the BC Wildfire Service and local fire departments remained onsite overnight.
The latest mapping puts the massive blaze at 81,139 hectares, up from 78,190 hectares on Tuesday - an increase of 2,949 hectares.Ĭentral Okanagan Emergency Operations said cooler temperatures on Tuesday provided some relief to firefighting crews, but conditions remain extremely dry. The White Rock Lake wildfire near Vernon, B.C., remains out of control, officials said Wednesday morning. Jacqueline Cook of Monte Lake shows the devastation at her property in the aftermath of the White Rock Lake wildfire earlier this month.
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