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CITY OF WEST KELOWNA COMMUNITY UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

McDougall Creek Wildfire

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

STATUS OF McDOUGALL CREEK WILDFIRE IN WEST KELOWNA: REMAINS ‘NOT HELD’ 

Over the Labour Day long weekend, BC Wildfire with support from West Kelowna Fire Rescue continued fire suppression activity in the Powers Creek drainage area as mentioned in previous updates from the City, BC Wildfire and the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

As wildfire efforts have transitioned into forest fire operations in the hills and drainage primarily behind the...

CITY OF WEST KELOWNA COMMUNITY UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

McDougall Creek Wildfire

Friday, September 1, 2023

STATUS OF McDOUGALL CREEK WILDFIRE IN WEST KELOWNA: REMAINS ‘NOT HELD’

As the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) continues to do an outstanding job leading the McDougall Creek Wildfire management, the City of West Kelowna will continue to update the media and public on updates specific to our West Kelowna community. With continued mild weather and stable wildfire conditions, we anticipate issuing our next Community Update and News...

Do Not Consume Water Order downgraded to Boil Water Notice for West Kelowna Estates Service Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Sept. 1, 2023

The City of West Kelowna is downgrading the Do Not Consume Water Order to a Boil Water Notice, for the West Kelowna Estates Water Service Area, effective immediately and until further notice.

The water has been monitored and tested and, in consultation with Interior Health, determined that it safe for consumption, provided that is boiled. 

For more information on the types of water-related advisories and the acceptable and non-acceptable uses in each...

CITY OF WEST KELOWNA COMMUNITY UPDATE: AUGUST 31, 2023

McDougall Creek Wildfire

Thursday, August 31, 2023

STATUS OF McDOUGALL CREEK WILDFIRE IN WEST KELOWNA: REMAINS ‘NOT HELD’

As the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) continues to do an outstanding job leading the McDougall Creek Wildfire management, the City of West Kelowna will continue to update the media and public on updates specific to our West Kelowna community. We anticipate issuing a daily news release and Community Updates today and tomorrow even if there are very few...

CITY OF WEST KELOWNA COMMUNITY UPDATE: AUGUST 30, 2023

McDougall Creek Wildfire

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

STATUS OF McDOUGALL CREEK WILDFIRE IN WEST KELOWNA: REMAINS ‘NOT HELD’

As the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) continues to do an outstanding job leading the McDougall Creek Wildfire management, the City of West Kelowna will continue to update the media and public on updates specific to our West Kelowna community. We anticipate issuing a daily news release and Community Updates today through Friday, even if there are very few...