BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the lead agency for information about wildfires.

Please visit bcwildfire.ca for current wildfire size, status and resources.

To view video updates, please visit the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) YouTube channel.

Current Evacuation Alerts and Orders 

Please consult the interactive map to confirm areas under Evacuation Order or Alert: 

Interactive Map | Emergency Operations Centre (rdos.bc.ca)

Important reminders:

• Oliver Landfill is now open regular hours
• Please respect Area Restriction Notices and avoid travelling in the backcountry on an ATV or other vehicle
• This will help reduce the risk of causing a spark that could lead to a wildfire
• Stay out of areas under Evacuation Order for your safety and the safety of crews
• Avoid operational areas including Skaha Lake and Osoyoos Lake
• Please stay clear of BCWS camps to ensure privacy and avoid traffic issues or congestion
• Check drivebc.ca for latest road updates including highway closures
• Visitors should be mindful of BCWS operations, Evacuation Alerts and Orders

Emergency Support Services (ESS)

If you require assistance, please call 250-486-1890 between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB): visit OIB community Facebook page 

OIB Rescinds Evacuation Order, Expands Alert

Are you prepared?
To be ready, know your hazards and follow PreparedBC’s guides to prepare yourself, your family, home or business in case an evacuation is ordered. Health Evacuation Guidelines for COVID-19 have been developed by Emergency Management BC. 

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN EVACUATION ALERT IS ISSUED

Upon notification of an ALERT, you should be prepared for the Evacuation Order: 

Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.  

• Take critical items only if they are immediately available:
• government-issued ID
• medications
• eyeglasses
• valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information)
• immediate care needs for dependents 

• Prepare to move persons with mobility concerns, children and/or neighbors, if assistance is needed.
• If you identify as having extraordinary needs, call RDOS EOC for assistance: 250-490-4225
• Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
• For pet owners and hobby farmers with concerns for their animals Animal Emergency Response Team (ALERT) can help: 250-809-7152 or email info@alertcanada.org
• Farmers who require assistance, please contact RDOS EOC. 

• Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles. 
• If transportation assistance is needed, contact RDOS EOC. 
• Please store your Firearms in accordance with Section 118 of the Firearms Act.
• Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
• Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating.
• Monitor news sources including CivicReady.