All Evacuation Orders Lifted in RDOS

A mandatory Evacuation Order for 55 properties the Meadow Valley area west of Summerland, BC has been lifted. All residents removed from their homes can now go back. As the fire is contained but still burning, the Meadow Valley area remains in advisory Evacuation Alert. Residents in this area should remain prepared to evacuate if conditions change drastically.

Darke Lake Provincial Park will remain closed. As well the Province of BC will be maintaining restrictions to limit access to Crown Land in the backcountry area between Peachland and Summerland. Non-residents are advised to stay out of the area as firefighters will be active for potentially several months.

All other advisory Evacuation Alerts in the Faulder area have been lifted.

Visit www.summerland.ca for details of alerts in the Garnet Valley area of Summerland.