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“Fire near Peachland, B.C. ‘being held,’ all evacuees returning home” globalnews.ca/news/1131510... - Global News

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Fire near Peachland, B.C. ‘being held,’ all evacuees returning home | Globalnews.ca
As of Friday morning, the Drought Hill fire was classified as "being held," meaning it was not projected to grow beyond its current borders unless conditions change.
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August 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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“Emergency officials said they were conducting “tactical evacuations” of about 400 properties north of Peachland due to an out-of-control wildfire on Wednesday evening.” globalnews.ca/news/1131246... - Global News

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Wildfire north of Peachland triggers ‘tactical evacuations’ | Globalnews.ca
The Central Okanagan Regional District has activated its emergency operations centre, and says municipal and BC Wildfire Service firefighters are responding.
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July 31, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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“UPDATE 7:50 p.m.

Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says they expect evacuation orders related to the Drought Hill wildfire will remain in place for 48 hours.” www.castanet.net/news/Peachla... - @castanet.net

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400 Peachland properties expected to remain evacuated overnight due to wildfire - Peachland News
Fire breaks out off of Highway 97 near Peachland.
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July 31, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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“It should be a much quieter night for firefighters in Peachland.

While the Drought Hill wildfire remains listed as out of control, it remains at 57 hectares.” www.castanet.net/news/Peachla... - @castanet.net

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Not much growth expected on Drought Hill wildfire overnight - Peachland News
Fire crews stayed along Highway 97 on the north end of Peachland Wednesday night to continue to deal with the Drought Hill wildfire.
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August 1, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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PEACHLAND: “The BC Wildfire Service has updated it size estimate on the Drought Hill wildfire to 27 hectares.” www.castanet.net/news/Peachla... - @castanet.net

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400 properties evacuated due to Drought Hill wildfire in Peachland - Peachland News
Fire breaks out off of Highway 97 near Peachland.
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July 31, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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ICYMI: “Hundreds of people remain forced from their homes in the Okanagan on Thursday as crews battle an out-of-control wildfire just north of Peachland, B.C.” globalnews.ca/news/1131330... - Global News

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‘They were on it immediately’: Peachland mayor praises crews, fire grows to 57 hectares | Globalnews.ca
The Drought Hill wildfire broke out around 2 p.m. on Wednesday along Highway 97. Officials believe it was sparked by a vehicle towing a trailer.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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“Evacuees can temporarily report to Peachland Community Centre, 4450 6th Street, Peachland. A muster centre has been opened at Royal LePage Place, 2760 Cameron Avenue.” - Emergency Info BC

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July 31, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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“Wildfire closes Highway 97C in B.C.'s Okanagan region near West Kelowna” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

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400 properties ordered evacuated after wildfire closes Highway 97C in B.C.'s Okanagan region | CBC News
A wildfire has closed the Okanagan Connector (Highway 97C) in B.C.'s Okanagan region between West Kelowna and the junction of Highway 5A, with the blaze also prompting the tactical evacuation of 400 n...
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July 31, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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PEACHLAND: “Some of the people forced to leave their homes because of the Drought Hill wildfire are getting some good news.” www.castanet.net/news/Peachla... - @castanet.net

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Some evacuees get to go home; wildfire now estimated at 57 hectares - Peachland News
Fire crews stayed along Highway 97 on the north end of Peachland Wednesday night to continue to deal with the Drought Hill wildfire.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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“Evacuation Order issued for area between Peachland & West Kelowna” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/wildfi... - Emergency Info BC

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Evacuation Order issued for area between Peachland & West Kelowna - EmergencyInfoBC
Wildfire - Tactical Evacuations are underway between Peachland and West Kelowna due to the Drought Hill Wildfire. Evacuees can temporarily report to Peachland Community Centre, 4450 6th Street, Peachl...
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July 31, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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“UPDATE 9:15 p.m.

Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says there will be no further updates tonight.

All evacuation orders and alerts will remain in place.” www.castanet.net/news/Peachla... - @castanet.net

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400 Peachland properties expected to remain evacuated overnight due to wildfire - Peachland News
Fire breaks out off of Highway 97 near Peachland.
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July 31, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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PEACHLAND: “Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says it has provided its last update for the day.” www.castanet.net/news/Peachla... - @castanet.net

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Some evacuees get to go home; wildfire now estimated at 57 hectares - Peachland News
Fire crews stayed along Highway 97 on the north end of Peachland Wednesday night to continue to deal with the Drought Hill wildfire.
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July 31, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Due to a wildfire on Drought Hill between #Peachland and #WestKelowna tactical evacuations of approximately 400 nearby properties is underway and evacuation alerts will be issued shortly. www.cordemergency.ca/updates/drou... - Central Okanagan Emergency Operations

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Drought Hill Wildfire Evacuation Order | Central Okanagan Emergency Operations
Central Okanagan, B.C.  – Due to a wildfire on Drought Hill between Peachland and West Kelowna tactical evacuations of approximately 400 nearby properties is underway and evacuation alerts will be iss...
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July 31, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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“Central Okanagan, B.C. – Updates have been made to evacuation orders and alerts for the Drought Hill wildfire.” www.cordemergency.ca/emergencies/... - Central Okanagan Emergency Operations

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Drought Hill Wildfire | Central Okanagan Emergency Operations
On Wednesday, July 30, the Emergency Operations Centre was activated to support the Drought Hill wildfire between Peachland and West Kelowna. Official emergency documentation of state of emergency, al...
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July 31, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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⚠️REMINDER #BCHwy97 - expect delays and single lane traffic between Buchanan Rd and Drought Rd due to a nearby wildfire.
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August 2, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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PEACHLAND: “About 400 properties have been tactically evacuated due to the Drought Hill wildfire, according to Central Okanagan Emergency Operations.” www.castanet.net/news/Peachla... - @castanet.net

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400 properties evacuated due to Drought Hill wildfire in Peachland - Peachland News
Fire breaks out off of Highway 97 near Peachland.
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July 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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“Highway 97 is closed Wednesday after wildfire started burning out of control between West Kelowna and Peachland to the south.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/07/30/d... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

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Wildfire burning near Kelowna shuts down HWY 97
Highway 97 is closed Wednesday after wildfire started burning out of control between West Kelowna and Peachland to the south.
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July 31, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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“The Drought Hill Wildfire evacuation alert is now rescinded. This incorporates the following 118 addresses in the District of Peachland.” www.cordemergency.ca/updates/drou... - Central Okanagan Emergency Operations

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Drought Hill Wildfire: Evacuation Alert rescinded | Central Okanagan Emergency Operations
Central Okanagan, B.C.  – The Drought Hill Wildfire evacuation alert is now rescinded. This incorporates the following 118 addresses in the District of Peachland.
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August 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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ICYMI: “BC Wildfire Service crews and the Peachland Fire Department are continuing to mop up the Drought Hill fire Sunday morning.” www.castanet.net/news/West-Ke... - @castanet.net

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BCWS, Peachland Fire Department continue to mop up Drought Hill fire - West Kelowna News
BC Wildfire Service crews and the Peachland Fire Department are continuing to mop up the Drought Hill fire Sunday morning.
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August 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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“An evacuation alert for approximately 225 addresses has been issued due to the Drought Hill Wildfire currently burning between Peachland and West Kelowna.” www.cordemergency.ca/updates/drou... - Central Okanagan Emergency Operations

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Drought Hill Wildfire Evacuation Alert Added; Order Remains | Central Okanagan Emergency Operations
Central Okanagan, B.C.  –  An evacuation alert for approximately 225 addresses has been issued due to the Drought Hill Wildfire currently burning between Peachland and West Kelowna. The following addr...
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July 31, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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Luckily this is on the other side of Trépanier Creek from us; we're not (currently) under evacuation order or alert. The response last night was amazing; BC Wildfire Service and local fire departments hit it hard.
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Wildfire in B.C.'s Okanagan 'significantly decreased,' says wildfire service | CBC News
About 400 properties remain under evacuation order in B.C.'s Okanagan region after a wildfire broke out Wednesday near Peachland, but the community's mayor says conditions appear to be easing.
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July 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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“Drought Hill Wildfire: Partial Evacuation Order Downgraded, Order and Alerts Remains in Place” www.cordemergency.ca/updates/drou... - Central Okanagan Emergency Operations

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Drought Hill Wildfire: Partial Evacuation Order Downgraded, Order and Alerts Remains in Place | Central Okanagan Emergency Operations
Central Okanagan, B.C.  –  Updates have been made to evacuation orders and alerts for the Drought Hill wildfire.
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July 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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“The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued Evacuation Orders for properties between Peachland and West Kelowna due to the Drought Hill Wildfire.” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/wildfi... - Emergency Info BC

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Evacuation Orders issued for area between Peachland & West Kelowna - EmergencyInfoBC
Wildfire - The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued Evacuation Orders for properties between Peachland and West Kelowna due to the Drought Hill Wildfire. Evacuees can temporarily report to...
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July 31, 2025 at 2:01 AM