Evacuation ordered in Kelowna for homes affected by Whelan Creek wildfire | Unpublished
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Publication Date: July 7, 2025 - 07:06

Evacuation ordered in Kelowna for homes affected by Whelan Creek wildfire

July 7, 2025
An evacuation order has been issued for several homes at risk from the Whelan Creek wildfire in the Ellison area of Kelowna.The Regional District of Central Okanagan says residents at seven addresses on Rockface Road and Dead Pine Drive should expect to be away from their homes overnight.


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