Evacuation of 18 Homes in Kaleden Due to Fire

A 6.5 hectare fire, started along Oak Ave in Kaleden, BC, has lead to the evacuation of 18 homes. The fire is presently being fought by the Kaleden Fire Department with support from the BC Wildfire Service and the Penticton Fire Department.

Presently 18 homes have been placed under mandatory Evacuation Order. These homes in Kaleden, BC are:

278 Ponderosa Avenue 132 Maple Avenue

319 Ponderosa Avenue 133 Maple Avenue

302 Ponderosa Avenue 200 Maple Avenue

309 Oak Avenue 202 Maple Avenue

331 Oak Avenue 197 Tamarac Avenue

345 Oak Avenue 213 Tamarac Avenue

349 Oak Avenue 575 Linden Avenue

361 Oak Avenue 585 Linden Avenue

387 Oak Avenue

433 Oak Avenue

All residents and visitors evacuated due to this fire are asked to register with Emergency Social Services (ESS) at the Penticton Community Centre at 325 Power Street in Penticton, BC. Residents unable to register in person can register by contacting 250-809-6561. ESS can provide help for people that have been evacuated by this fire.

Evacuated residents should close all windows and doors and shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers. Gates should be latched but not locked. For their safety, pets should be taken in pet kennels or on leash. Critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and Keys) should be taken only if they are immediately available.

Gather family members and any neighbours in need of assistance together. Try to reduce the number of vehicles using local roads. Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.

An additional 165 properties have been placed under advisory Evacuation Alert. The advisory Evacuation Alert comprises the entire southern half of Kaleden. A map of the total Evacuation Alert area is below. For a complete list of properties under the alert visit www.rdos.bc.ca and click on ‘2017 EOC’ on the top right hand side.