Bradley Creek Wildfire Update | Township of Spallumcheen
Full Press Release available here.
Evacuation Order and Alert areas remain unchanged at this time. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and continue checking their properties for embers and fire-related debris.
Air Quality Warning: Environment Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Warning for the North Okanagan, with the Air Quality Health Index currently at 10 (High Risk).
- Children, seniors, and those with underlying health conditions should avoid outdoor physical exertion.
- The general public should reduce or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities.
Learn more: https://weather.gc.ca/airquality
Power Restoration Update: BC Hydro crews have been actively assessing damage and working to restore power services in areas impacted by the Bradley Creek Wildfire. At this time, there is a possibility that power could be restored to some affected Spallumcheen properties within the next 24 hours. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
Please continue to stay out of Evacuation Order areas. Crews remain on site addressing critical hazards, including:
- BC Hydro infrastructure repairs
- Dangerous tree assessments
- Maintaining access routes for firefighting and emergency response equipment
Please do not impede the movement of emergency and utility crews.
Non-residents are asked to avoid Evacuation Alert areas to allow returning residents safe access to their homes and properties.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as recovery and restoration efforts continue.