Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire Evacuation Order Partial Rescind

Effective 1400 Hours, August 15, 2026, the Evacuation Order for an area of the K41351 Bradley Creek Wildland Fire has been RESCINDED.

All other Evacuation Orders and Alerts Remain in Place

Please be advised that returning residents will have to access the Evacuation Order rescind area from the West Kelowna side of Westside Road. Westside Road remains closed to non emergency traffic in the fire impacted area while repair work is ongoing.

If you are currently staying in a Hotel booked by ESS services, your hotel is secured for tonight, August 15th so that you can leave in the morning if needed.

Lawrence Lane	Address from 10438 Westside Rd up to and including 11505 Westside Road,
All of Ki-Low-Na Rd	All of Chief Saddleman Rd
All of Spupalina Rd	All of Raven Road
All addresses in Parker Cove Development	All of Clifford Road
All of Clifford Road	17, 25 Beau Park Rd
All of Robins Nest Rd	All of Imtil Rd
All of Alexis Beach	All of Tuma’s Rd
All of Williams Rd	All of Mini Shadows Rd
7, 11, 13, 12, 14, 26, 28, 32, 34, 342 Six Mile Creek Road	All of Mary Anns Road
All of Jack Road	7, 15 Royal Road
All of Battle Place Road	All of Marchand Road
All of Victoria Road	All of Bonneau Road
All of Pebble Park Lane	All of Louis Road
All of Whitetail Way	All of Eagle Nest Road
All of Stump Road	All of Smith Cres

2026-08-15 Evacuation Order Rescind Lawrence Lane to Komasket PDF

Residents in this area marked in green may return home.

Please see the attached map

A WATER QUALITY ADVISORY REMAINS IN PLACE FOR ALL ADDRESSES ON THE OKIB SIX MILE/BRADLEY CREEK/IRISH CREEK/HOL CWS WATER SYSTEMS WITHIN THIS EVACUATION ORDER RESCIND AREA

Water quality advisories include specific directions depending on the type of contamination. Please follow these instructions to better protect yourself:

• Consider boiling water for at least one minute before drinking, preparing beverages, brushing teeth, making ice, washing fruits and vegetables, preparing food, or mixing infant formula.
• Run all cold-water taps for 5 to 10 minutes upon returning home to flush stagnant water from household plumbing.
• Discard any ice made prior to evacuation and clean ice-making equipment before use.
• Do not consume water that appears cloudy, discoloured, or has an unusual odour.
• Water can continue to be used for bathing, showering, handwashing, laundry, and other household purposes.

FNHA’s Water Quality Advisory is targeted towards infants, pregnant people, Elders and individuals with weakened immune systems or chronic health conditions.

Please note: OKIB will have a limited supply of bottled water available for Elders and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Water jugs can be picked up at the Public Works and Housing Office, 11505 Westside Road, during the following times:

• Saturday: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A water cube with potable water will also be available at the OKIB Fire Hall if additional water is needed.

If you received a water jug in the Head of the Lake area and are not an Elder or an individual with a weakened immune system, please return the jug so it can be provided to someone with a greater need. Jugs can be returned to the hall on Sunday, August 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or Monday, August 17, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The FNHA Advisory is attached

Residents returning home are reminded that you may be returning to an area that has been affected by a significant wildfire. Conditions may look very different from when you left, and hazards may remain on individual properties and throughout the surrounding area. Please use caution, follow any posted directions and do not enter damaged properties or areas that have been restricted.

Returning home after a wildfire

Re-Entry information packages will be distributed to your door.

Residents returning to wildfire-affected areas should use caution. Even if your home was not directly damaged, smoke, soot, ash and other hazards may remain.

• Check your property before entering. Watch for structural damage, damaged trees, fallen power lines, sharp debris and other hazards. Do not enter a structure that appears unstable.
• Protect yourself during cleanup. Wear appropriate footwear, gloves and protective clothing. An N95 mask can help reduce exposure to ash, soot and fine particles.
• Replace your furnace and/or air conditioner filter. If outdoor air quality allows, open windows and use a fan to help circulate fresh air. Professional cleaning of ducts and air-conditioning systems may also be appropriate.
• Check food before using it. Refrigerated or frozen food may no longer be safe following an extended power outage. When in doubt, throw it out.
• Be careful with ash and soot. Wet wiping or mopping is preferred over dry dusting, and only vacuums equipped with a HEPA filter should be used for ash.
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For information about safely returning to your home after a wildfire, please visit OKIB.ca to review the First Nations Health Authority Returning Home After a Wildfire information package.

https://fnha.ca/wp-content/uploads/migrated/Documents/FNHA-Returning-to-Your-Home-After-Wildfires.pdf

We also ask everyone returning to be mindful of their neighbours. Some homes and properties have been significantly damaged or lost, and families may be returning to very difficult circumstances. 

Please respect private property, avoid entering or photographing damaged properties that are not your own, and give affected families the privacy and space they need. Further updates will continue to be shared through OKIB’s official communication channels.