'We're in the Process of Recovery': OKIB Chief on Bradley Creek Blaze
Officials say containment progress and safety assessments are allowing a phased return, but evacuation orders and alerts remain in place.
- Central Okanagan Emergency Operations advised residents evacuated by the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire to prepare for re-entry, though evacuation orders remain in effect. A rapid damage assessment team will deploy to determine readiness.
- The Quilpituk Creek Wildfire remains out of control at 1,275.7 hectares, though BCWS suppression efforts have limited fire behavior to Rank 1 and 2, with no visible open flames observed on Wednesday.
- Residents should prepare a 72-hour supply of potable water, non-perishable food, medications, and cell phone chargers. Central Okanagan Emergency Management will provide an information package detailing safe cleanup procedures and health guidelines upon return.
- BC Hydro crews continue reenergizing power lines and assessing danger trees along Westside Road, which remains closed. Re-entry will likely occur in phases as safety assessments are completed.
- BCWS warns localized thunderstorms are expected today and Friday, with wind gusts potentially reaching 60 km/h and dry lightning posing a risk of sparking new wildfire starts. Conditions remain closely monitored.
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'We're in the process of recovery': OKIB Chief on Bradley Creek blaze - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
‘I don’t want to say it’s going to be easy because it’s not going to be.” That’s what Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Chief Dan Wilson said on Thursday night (Aug. 13) in an update posted to social media in regards to recovery from the Bradley Creek wildfire, which remains classified as being held. The blaze has been classified as being held by BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) since Saturday, Aug. 8, however, continued work is being done on the blaze and …
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Sooke News Mirror'We're in the process of recovery': OKIB Chief on Bradley Creek blaze
‘I don’t want to say it’s going to be easy because it’s not going to be.” That’s what Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Chief Dan Wilson said on Thursday night (Aug. 13) in an update posted to social media in regards to recovery from the Bradley Creek wildfire, which remains classified as being held. The blaze has been classified as being held by BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) since Saturday, Aug. 8, however, continued work is being done on the blaze and …
Quilpituk Creek wildfire being held, assessments remain underway - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
The Quilpituk Creek wildfire remains held on Friday morning (Aug. 14), as evacuees wait for word that they can return home. On Thursday morning, BC Wildfire Service changed the status of the 1,275.7-hectare blaze to being held, which means that “based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary.” At the same time, the Central Okanagan Emergency Management EOC deployed…
An Okanagan Wildfire Is Held, but Nearby Summerland, BC, Blaze Continues to Rage
A major wildfire in British Columbia’s Okanagan has been held, although the nearby blaze outside Summerland continues to burn out of control. Central Okanagan Emergency Management says the Quilpituk Creek fire that triggered evacuations earlier this month between Vernon and Kelowna is expected to remain within its current boundary. The emergency operations centre says it’s assessing tree danger and hydro lines to determine when residents can ret…
UPDATE: Quilpituk Creek wildfire being held, area being assessed before residents can return home - Grand Forks Gazette
UPDATE 8:23 a.m. The Quilpituk Creek wildfire is being held, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). Being held means that “based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary.” At this time, all evacuation orders and alerts remain in place. However, the Central Okanagan Emergency Management EOC will be deploying “a rapid damage assessment team to assess readiness for …
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