Your Photos: Three Fires Erupt Along Westside Road
Officials said the 40-hectare blaze has triggered evacuation orders and alerts for La Casa residents and left 1,475 customers without power.
- The Quilpituk Creek wildfire remains out of control on Sunday morning, spanning 40 hectares along Westside Road after being discovered around 9 p.m. on Saturday in the Central Okanagan.
- Officials suspect the blaze is human-caused, prompting Central Okanagan Emergency Operations to issue multiple evacuation orders affecting properties north of Nahun and south of La Casa.
- Windy conditions and downed wires caused power outages Sunday morning, leaving BCHydro customers without electricity, while evacuation alerts include La Casa Lakeside Resort, La Casa Cottages, and Ceasar and Landing.
- Evacuees must travel south toward West Kelowna for safety; Westbank First Nation opened its gym at 1920 Quail Lane for those seeking shelter, with Emergency Support Services available at Westbank Lions Centre.
- BCWS and the North Westside Fire Department are responding alongside an NVIS group operating a helicopter, while residents in alert zones must remain prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
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UPDATE: Evacuation orders and alerts continue to be issued as Quilpituk Creek fire grows - Grand Forks Gazette
UPDATE: 3:00 p.m. Further evacuation orders have been issued for properties south of the Okanagan Indian Band’s Reserve 1 to north of Nahun as the Quilpituk Creek wildfire continues to burn. The following addresses are included in the updated evacuation order: The following addresses are included in this EVACUATION ORDER: Alder Drive 11100 Antler Road 801 Beau Park Road Bluebird Drive Bouleau Lake Road Cedar Drive Columbia Way Crown Crescent Do…
Your photos: Three fires erupt along Westside Road
It was a long night for residents of Westside Road as crews battled three wildfires through the night. High winds fuelled flames, growing what started as a small grass fire Friday night on the OKIB reserve into a monster that forced the complete evacuation of the community by Saturday evening. Addit...
Quilpituk Creek wildfire close to Westside Road now 40 hectares in size - Creston Valley Advance
The latest wildfire found in the Central Okanagan, known as the Quilpituk Creek wildfire along Westside Road, is 40 hectares in size and remains out of control on Sunday morning, Aug. 2. The blaze was discovered in the La Casa area, south of Fintry, around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. As the fire quickly spread on Saturday night and into Sunday morning, Central Okanagan Emergency Operations (CORD) issued multiple evacuation orders and alerts, whi…
Quilpituk Creek wildfire close to Westside Road now 40 hectares in size - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
The latest wildfire found in the Central Okanagan, known as the Quilpituk Creek wildfire along Westside Road, is 40 hectares in size and remains out of control on Sunday morning, Aug. 2. The blaze was discovered in the La Casa area, south of Fintry, around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. As the fire quickly spread on Saturday night and into Sunday morning, Central Okanagan Emergency Operations (CORD) issued multiple evacuation orders and alerts, whi…
UPDATE: Quilpituk Creek wildfire close to Westside Road now 40 hectares in size - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
UPDATE 8:10 a.m. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Quilpituk Creek wildfire grew north and west overnight. As of right now, it remains 40 hectares in size. “Crews have completed a sprinkler line set up along the powerline on the west flank,” said BCWS. “This morning they will be continuing to establish hoselay for water delivery to the fire’s edge and conducting danger tree assessments and falling as they work their way around the fire perimet…
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