Okanagan Indian Band

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Update as of 10:30am, Aug. 2, 2026

Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire (K41351)

All Evacuation Orders remain in effect.

Evacuation Order 1: All residents north of Bonneau Road and south of Highway 97, including residents across the lake along Head of the Lake Road, Hawhola Road, and all properties to the OKIB IR 1 boundary.

Evacuation Order 2: All OKIB IR 1 properties south of Six Mile Creek to Westshore Estates.

Evacuation Order 3: All remaining OKIB IR 1 properties, resulting in all of Okanagan Indian Band IR 1 now being under an Evacuation Order.

Maps provided below:

Emergency Support Services

If you have evacuated and have not yet registered with Emergency Support Services (ESS), please do so as soon as possible. Registering with ESS helps ensure you can access available supports and allows emergency officials to better account for those displaced by the wildfire.

People can register for ESS through the BC Services app.  Here is the link https://ess.gov.bc.ca

The City of Vernon has established a reception Centre at Kal Tire Place for people who have been displaced (3445 43rd Ave,). All people displaced due to the Bradley Creek Wildland Fire should report to the reception centre if they have not already. For additional information, visit the City of Vernon website at  Vernon.ca

There is also an ESS Reception Centre set up at Westbank Lions Club 2466 Mainstreet, West Kelowna.

Bradley Creek Wildland Fire Update

The Bradley Creek Wildfire (K41351) remains an extremely active and volatile incident. Updates on the fire can be found at the BC Wildfire Service website: BC Wildfire Service

Fire behaviour can change rapidly as crews continue suppression efforts. The Okanagan Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) remains fully activated and continues to work closely with the BC Wildfire Service, RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services, Emergency Support Services, and other response partners.

We understand many Members are concerned about their homes, pets, and livestock. The EOC is currently working with the RCMP and emergency response partners to determine a safe process for Members who need to check on or care for livestock. Additional information will be shared as soon as those procedures have been confirmed. Until then, please do not attempt to enter the evacuation area on your own.

We recognize this continues to be a difficult time for our community and thank everyone for their patience, cooperation, and resilience. By respecting evacuation orders and staying clear of affected areas, you are helping firefighters and emergency responders focus on protecting lives and property. Further updates will be provided through the Okanagan Indian Band’s official communication channels as more information becomes available.

External information channels to follow for the most up-to-date information:

EmergencyInfoBC: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca

BC Wildfire Service: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca

Emergency Support Services (ESS): https://ess.gov.bc.ca

PreparedBC – Plan and Prepare: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc

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