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The area where evacuation orders were lifted within the OKIB. (Image Credit: OKIB)
Bradley Creek Wildfire

Evacuation orders downgraded for dozens more properties

Aug 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Evacuation orders have been rescinded for dozens of properties affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire.

The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) downgraded evacuation orders to alerts for 24, 398, 396, 306, 304, 300, 280, and 257 Irish Creek Road; and for 59 Beatrice Road.

The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) also rescinded orders for all of Willow Shore Road, Willow Shore Crescent, Head of the Lake Road, Bluebird Lane, and Luke Paul Flats Road; 2 to 16 Irish Creek Road South; 89 Irish Creek Road South; all addresses from the intersection of Highway 97 and Westside Road up to and including 12415 Westside Road; 11, 14 and 25 Antoine Road; and 8, 13, 15 Celestine Road.

The area withing the OKIB where the Evacuation Order was rescinded
The area withing the OKIB where the Evacuation Order was rescinded (Image Credit: OKIB)

Evacuation alerts remain in effect for the above properties, and people were advised to remain vigilant and be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.

The OKIB and RDNO noted the fire may have damaged structures or created hazards on properties, and urged people be cautious when returning home.

As of time of publication the Bradley Creek wildfire was still estimated at 2,649.5 hectares and classified as Being Held, indicating it was unlikely to spread beyond the current boundaries.

The B.C. Wildfire Service had a number of resources assigned to both this and the Quilpituk Creek wildfire south of Fintry including 129 firefighter, 10 helicopters, 29 pieces of heavy equipment and 32 structure protection personnel. The BCWS stated the entire Bradley Creek wildfire had been surrounded by a fire guard as of Tuesday morning, and that crews were working along the northern and southern flanks to do mop-up work while helicopters drop water from above.

The BCWS reminded people to not fly drones or unauthorized aircraft into wildfire areas as it disrupts and puts aerial resources at risk, and also urged boaters to stay clear of the fire areas so helicopters and airtankers can safely collect water.

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