After a motorhome rollover on Highway 97 in Peachland sparked a wildfire, forcing the tactical evacuation of 58 addresses, on Aug. 26, the evacuation alert has now been rescinded.
This incorporates the following addresses in the District of Peachland:
- All addresses on Stuart Crescent
- All addresses on Sherburn Road
- All addresses on Ferguson Place
- 6532 - 6642 Renfrew Road
- 6575, 6602, 6633 and 6696 Hwy 97
- All units located at 6663 Hwy 97
- Hwy 97 from Hardy Street extending one kilometre north
The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is now deactivated and has shut down its operations. As firefighters continue to monitor and address hot spots, residents should expect to see some residual smoke from the wildfire, as well as the regular movement of fire equipment. Residents who see fire activity outside expected areas should call *5555 to report a wildfire and 911 to report a fire within city limits.
What you can do
The Central Okanagan is prone to wildfires, and being proactive can help prepare for or prevent wildfires.
- Prepare your home: Find tips to reduce the risks around your properties by undertaking FireSmart activities. Simple actions can decrease the intensity of wildfires and slow the spread. Learn more:
- Make an emergency plan: An emergency plan outlines how you and your household would respond to a wildfire. Knowing what to do will reduce anxiety and help keep you focused and safe. with our resources, including a printable fill-in-the-blanks Home Emergency Plan or the .
- Make a grab-and-go bag: If a wildfire happens, you may need to leave home quickly. A grab-and-go bag is a small version of your that you can take with you.
- Research insurance coverage: Having insurance can protect you from having to pay out a huge amount in the event of a natural disaster. Home insurance policies in B.C. cover fire damage and losses. Call your insurance representative to discuss your coverage or contact the Insurance Bureau of Canada at 1-844-227-5422.
