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Evacuation Order Lifted for Homes Near Kelowna Wildfire, Alerts Remain in Place

  • The Whelan Creek wildfire near Kelowna's Ellison area burned about 4.31 hectares and prompted evacuation orders and alerts as of July 7, 2025.
  • The fire began Sunday afternoon near Kelowna International Airport and has been moving uphill in the direction of Postill Lake and several nearby lakes that feature cabins, with human activity suspected as the cause.
  • The RCMP carried out targeted evacuations at seven homes primarily located along Rockface Road and nearby Dead Pine Drive, while over 100 additional properties received evacuation warnings.
  • The RCMP highlighted the critical need for people to stay away from the area and confirmed that the evacuation zone remains off-limits to the public.
  • Authorities declared a state of local emergency, set up support centers, and reported the fire is now held with no expected spread beyond current boundaries.
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Fire that triggered evacuations and shut Kelowna, B.C., airport brought under control

KELOWNA — The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze that shut down Kelowna's airport and triggered a handful of tactical evacuations has been brought under control.

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Kelowna wildfire under control

7 properties remain on evacuation order

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The Toronto Star broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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