EOC Update: Live video update scheduled for Thursday, August 12 at 3:00 pm
News ArticleThe Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will be hosting a live video update today, August 12, 2021 at 3:00 pm via the RDOS YouTube channel. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) representatives will be in attendance to report on current wildfire activity.
Area Restriction Notices
As the lead agency, BCWS implements area restrictions to limit public access where crews are working to ensure life safety.
When an area restriction is place a person must not remain in, or enter the restricted area without written authorization from a Wildfire official unless they are a local resident or farmer that is not under an evacuation order. Please respect area restriction notices and avoid non-essential travel within the boundaries.
Area restriction notices are in effect for Nk’Mip Creek and Garrison Lake wildfires.
Wildfire Resources
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the lead agency for information about wildfires. Please visit bcwildfire.ca for current wildfire size, status and resources.
Helpful Links
- Prepared BC for information about preparing before a wildfire, during a wildfire and recovering from a wildfire
- BC Wildfire Service - Fires of Note for current wildfire size, status and resources
- Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team (ALERT) for emergency pet planning resources
- DriveBC for latest highway updates including closures and events
- Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) for latest regional updates
- RDOS Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) for latest regional updates and preparedness information