#DavesCreekWildfire
LightNews LightNews
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
#BCWildfire #DavesCreekWildfire #Okanagan #Wildfires
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social BC Wildfire Weekly - Wildfires + More @bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social · Aug 11
“Some good news from the Daves Creek wildfire.

Central Okanagan Emergency Operations has announced that Joe Rich residents who were evacuated earlier today should be allowed to return to their homes later tonight, as conditions allow.” www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna... - @castanet.net

#Kelowna
August 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
“All evacuation alerts lifted relating to wildfire along Highway 33 east of Kelowna” www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna... - @castanet.net

#BCWildfire #DavesCreekWildfire #JoeRich #Kelowna #Okanagan #Wildfires
All evacuation alerts lifted relating to wildfire along Highway 33 east of Kelowna - Kelowna News
Evacuees returned home late Sunday after a wildfire burned about 2.5 hectares along Highway 33 east of Kelowna.
www.castanet.net
August 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
#BCWildfire #DavesCreekWildfire #CentralOkanagan #Okanagan #Wildfires
August 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
VIDEO: “Airtankers, helicopters hit Kelowna wildfire” youtu.be/FG-C4LwJOUc?... via YouTube

@castanet.net article: www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

HT @l82be.bsky.social for sharing.

#BCHwy33 #BCWildfire #DavesCreekWildfire #Okanagan #Kelowna
Airtankers, helicopters hit Kelowna wildfire
YouTube video by Castanet News
youtu.be
August 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
“The helicopter bucketing and airtanker retardant drops on the fire burning off Highway 33 near Goudie Road looks to be working, as the fire's intensity appears to be reduced.” www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna... - @castanet.net

#BCHwy33 #BCWildfire #DavesCreekWildfire #Kelowna #Okanagan #Wildfire
Intensity of fire burning of Hwy 33 appears reduced after aerial support - Kelowna News
Emergency crews are responding to a grass fire Sunday afternoon that's burning off Highway 33 at the hairpin corner near Goudie Road.
www.castanet.net
August 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
“Hwy 33 remains closed east of Kelowna, wildfire now listed at 2.53 hectares” www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna... - @castanet.net

#BCWildfire #DavesCreekWildfire #Kelowna #Okanagan #Wildfire
Hwy 33 remains closed east of Kelowna, wildfire now listed at 2.53 hectares - Kelowna News
Emergency crews are responding to a grass fire Sunday afternoon that's burning off Highway 33 at the hairpin corner near Goudie Road.
www.castanet.net
August 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
Source: x.com/co_emerg/sta...

#BCWildfire #DavesCreekWildfire #Kelowna 2/2
August 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
“2 B.C. fires that forced Okanagan, Vancouver Island evacuations now being held” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

#BCWildfire #DavesCreekWildfire #Kelowna #Nanaimo #WesleyRidgeWildfire #Wildfires
2 B.C. fires that forced Okanagan, Vancouver Island evacuations now being held | CBC News
The wildfire service has warned that hot, dry and windy weather in southern B.C. could intensify fire behaviour, while a cold front later in the week could also bring winds and further fuel blazes.
www.cbc.ca
August 12, 2025 at 12:35 AM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
BC Wildfire Service page on #DavesCreekWildfire aka K51474: wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fi...

#BCHwy33 #BCWildfire #Kelowna #Okanagan #Wildfires
BC Wildfire Service
BC Wildfire Service App
wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca
August 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
“Fire crews responding: Tactical evacuation underway for Daves Creek Wildfire” www.cordemergency.ca/updates/fire... - Central Okanagan Emergency Operations

#BCWildfire #CentralOkanagan #DavesCreekWildfire #Kelowna #Okanagan
Fire crews responding: Tactical evacuation underway for Daves Creek Wildfire  | Central Okanagan Emergency Operations
Central Okanagan, B.C.  – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support Daves Creek Wildfire. Fire Rescue, along with BC Wildfire Service, are actioning the wildfire l...
www.cordemergency.ca
August 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
#DavesCreekWildfire UPDATE via Central Okanagan Emergency Operations X Account:

“📢Update: 6:40 p.m. - Daves Creek Wildfire progress being made; return home tonight looks favourable”

More information in the screenshot below and at CORDemergency.ca.

#BCWildfire #Kelowna #Okanagan #Wildfires 1/2
Central Ok Emergency @CO_Emerg 📢Update: 6:40 p.m. - Daves Creek Wildfire progress being made; return home tonight looks favourable ℹ️ Joe Rich residents who were evacuated earlier today should anticipate returning to their homes later tonight as conditions allow. Crews continue with suppression efforts and safety assessments for areas nearby homes and are working towards reopening on Highway 33 to motorists. Residents waiting to return home are able to access one of the following muster stations: • Kelowna Salvation Army, 1480 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna • Joe Rich Community Hall, 11481 Hwy 33, Kelowna 📲Stay informed. Visit http://CORDemergency.ca to find the latest updates.
August 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
#DavesCreekWildfire: “Update: 8:00 p.m. - Three properties downgraded to evacuation alert; Remaining residents may return home”

More information in the screenshot below 👇

More updates:

Roads: drivebc.ca

Interactive map & local emergency info: CORDemergency.ca

#BCWildfire #Kelowna 1/2
📢 Update: 8:00 p.m. - Three properties downgraded to evacuation alert; Remaining residents may return home The approximately 25 addresses previously tactically evacuated in the Joe Rich area due to the Daves Creek wildfire may return home. However, three addresses within the wildfire zone will be placed on evacuation alert: · 5609 Goudie Road · 5615 Goudie Road · 5619 Goudie Road 🚗 All returning residents must access their homes through Cardinal Creek Road to Sun Valley Road to avoid the ongoing fire suppression efforts occurring within the area. ➡️ Highway 33 between Daves Road and Joe Rich Road is open to single-lane alternating traffic. Check drivebc.ca for current updates. 🗺️ Please refer to the interactive map on CORDemergency.ca where you can search by street address to determine if you are affected. Residents on evacuation alert are advised to be ready to leave their home at a moment’s notice. They should be prepared to be away from their home for an extended period of time, make arrangements for pets and pack essential items such as medicines and important documents. ℹ️ Visit CORDemergency.ca to stay informed.
August 11, 2025 at 5:07 AM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
“Evacuations underway as wildfire burns off Highway 33 near Kelowna” www.vicnews.com/news/grass-f... - Victoria News

#BCHwy33 #BCWildfire #DavesCreekWildfire #Okanagan #Kelowna #Wildfire
Evacuations underway as wildfire burns off Highway 33 near Kelowna
The fire is at Highway 33 and Goudie Road
www.vicnews.com
August 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
ICYMI: “Daves Creek wildfire now held, Joe Rich residents return home” www.kelownacapnews.com/local-news/g... - Kelowna Capital News

#BCWildfire #DavesCreekWildfire #JoeRich #Kelowna #Okanagan #Wildfires
Daves Creek wildfire now held, Joe Rich residents return home
The fire is at Highway 33 and Goudie Road
www.kelownacapnews.com
August 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM