Planned ignition on Keremeos Creek wildfire on Aug. 17 (Photo credit: BC Wildfire Service)

By Pete McIntyre

Keremeos Creek fire

Final evacuation orders lifted in South Okanagan

Aug 17, 2022 | 4:23 PM

All of the evacuation orders connected to the Keremeos Creek Fire in the South Okanagan have now been rescinded.

Residents from the final 25 properties who were ordered out more than two weeks ago were allowed to go home today with crews continuing to make progress on the 6,950 hectare blaze.

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen said almost all of the evacuation alerts have been lifted as well.

“The evacuation alerts for Apex Mountain, Olalla, Farleigh Lake, and Highway 3A have been fully rescinded,” RDOS stated. “Select properties along Green Mountain Road and Marron Valley Road remain on evacuation alert due to the Keremeos Creek wildfire, which is still active south of Green Mountain Road.”

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The regional district said the wildfire will continue to burn, but poses no current threat to homes.

“BC Wildfire Service has directed residents to watch the area for any fire activity outside of burnt areas. Residents can expect to see smoke, and potentially fire, for several weeks within burnt areas,” the RDOS said.