UPDATE 12:25 a.m.
Approximately 50 homes are being evacuated for a growing wildfire in Peachland.
Evacuations are taking place on Renfrew Road, Ferguson Place, Sherburn Road and Stuart Crescent South.
The Peachland Community Centre, located at 4450 6th Street, has been opened for evacuees needing supports.
Central Okanagan Emergency Operations gave the following advice for those advised to evacuate:
- Follow the direction of emergency personnel.
- Shut off all gas and electrical appliances other than refrigerators and freezers.
- Close all windows and doors.
- Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
- Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles then you have to.
- Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
- Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
Peachland, West 91大黄鸭 and 91大黄鸭 are actioning the blaze alongside BC Wildfire Service.
UPDATE 11:50 p.m.
Tactical evacuations are underway for the Peachland Creek wildfire.
Highway 97 remains closed in both directions between Hardy Street and Renfrew Road.
The fire is human caused, spreading from a vehicle fire on the highway.
ORIGINAL 11:35 p.m.
Fire crews are responding to a wildfire in Peachland just north of Hardy Falls Regional Park.
Highway 97 is closed in both directions.
The fire is estimated at 0.75 hectares according to BC Wildfire Service.
Peachland has activated the Emergency Operations Centre.
DriveBC reported the highway was closed between Hardy Street and Renfrew Road for a vehicle fire at about 10:40 p.m.
More to come.
