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Crews on scene

Wildfire at Kalamoir Regional Park leads to tactial evacuations

Jun 16, 2026 | 12:39 PM

UPDATED 1:20 p.m.

Tactical evacuations were underway on the west side of Okanagan Lake after a wildfire sparked at the Kalamoir Regional Park Tuesday late Tuesday morning.

Several neighborhoods at Lakeview Heights and Casa Loma area were being evacuated after the fire started in high winds of up to 48 km/h and rising temperatures. The winds were blowing from the south-southwest early Tuesday afternoon..

West Kelowna Fire Rescue is leading the battle with assistance from the BC Wildfire Service which has deployed 12 of its personnel along with two helicopters and airtankers.

The Westbank Lion’s Hall Community Centre 2466 Main St is the designated muster station.

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Here are the properties under evacuation:

Lakeview Heights

  • Collens Hill Road
  • Lakeview Road
  • Lake Ridge Road
  • Weatherhill Road

Casa Loma areas:

  • Casa Loma Road
  • Benedick Road
  • Lucinde Road
  • Casa Palmero Road
  • Alice Road
  • Portions of Campbell Road
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre issued a map highlighting the wildfire area on the west side of the lake.
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre issued a map highlighting the wildfire area on the west side of the lake. (Image Credit: Coemergency.ca)

At 12:46 p.m. the wildfire was reported at eight hectares in size and out of control according to the BC Wildfire Service.

Heavy smoke is visible from both sides of the lake as crews work to contain the flames.

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