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Officials Urging British Columbia Residents to Obey Wildfire Evacuation Orders
Officials say 2,648 properties remain under evacuation orders as heavy smoke and forecast winds could increase fire activity.
- On Saturday, Central Okanagan Emergency Management urged residents to immediately leave evacuation zones around the Quilpituk Creek wildfire, which affects more than 2,600 properties.
- The out-of-control Quilpituk Creek wildfire, burning north of West Kelowna and south of La Casa, spans over 11 square kilometres and is mapped at 1,139 hectares.
- Residents who remain in evacuation zones should not expect power, drinking water, or consistent emergency services; Central Okanagan Emergency Management warned that deliveries of food, fuel, and supplies are prohibited.
- "If you are in an evacuation area, leave now," officials stated Friday, emphasizing that an evacuation order is a life-safety measure, not a suggestion.
- Forecasted winds may increase fire activity around the Quilpituk Creek zone in coming days, and officials warn residents should not assume they will have time to evacuate if conditions worsen.
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Officials urging British Columbia residents to obey wildfire evacuation orders
Officials in the Central Okanagan are urging people who have remained in their homes in areas under evacuation order to leave, saying forecasted winds may fan the flames of the
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