EOC Update: Grasshopper Mountain Wildfire (K60575) Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:00 am

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Published: June 20, 2026

INFORMATION RELEASE 

Latest update

The Evacuation Alert issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for the following areas has been Rescinded:

 

  • Properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road in Electoral Area “H”. 
  • An Evacuation Alert may need to be reissued if conditions change.
  • Please continue to monitor official sources for information as the hot, dry weather is expected to continue through the weekend.
  • Stay informed. Click here to register for routine and emergency notifications from the RDOS via email, text, or phone.
  • Download the Voyent Alert! app or visit the RDOS website at rdos.bc.ca.

Click here to view the Evacuation Alert Rescind.

Click here to view Evacuation Alert tips.

For further information, please visit rdos.bc.ca or call the RDOS EOC at 250-490-4225.

Important resources

For the latest on the current wildfire situation, please visit BCWildfire.ca.

To report a wildfire: 1-888-663-5555 or *5555 on a mobile phone.

The official BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) app is available for free download in the App Store and Google Play. The app provides up-to-date information on your mobile phone, helping you stay informed about wildfires and wildfire-related events and conditions across B.C.

For information on highways and roads, please visit DriveBC.ca.

For information on wildfire smoke, please visit the BC Centre for Disease Control's website at bccdc.ca.

Wildfire season can be a challenging time for the community. For further information and mental health support, please visit Interior Health’s web page specific to mental health during wildfire season or call the BC Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789, available 24/7.

For the latest updates, including Evacuation ALERTS and ORDERS, please visit rdos.bc.ca or call the RDOS EOC at 250-490-4225.

In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Issued by EOC Director

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