Wildfire Resources for Okanagan Lake West–South Kelowna Residents

If you or someone you know is affected by wildfires in our region, here are the key resources to help you stay safe and informed.

Current Wildfire Information

• BC Wildfire Service, real-time fire maps, fire bans, and updates
• Emergency Info BC, evacuation orders and alerts across BC
• DriveBC, road closures and travel conditions

Evacuation & Emergency Support

• Emergency Support Services (ESS), reception centres, lodging, food, and clothing for evacuees (BC Evacuee Helpline: 1-800-387-4258)
• Canadian Red Cross – Active Responses, current emergency response and recovery support, including the 2026 British Columbia Wildfires Appeal
• Interior Health dedicated call centre for families seeking updates on evacuated residents from Dr. Andrew Pavilion and Summerland Seniors Village: 1-833-971-5045
  • Interior Health update

Air Quality

• AirNow, air quality index for your area
• B.C. Air Quality (AQHI map), smoke forecasts and health advisories
• Environment Canada AQHI – British Columbia, provincial air quality summary

Contact My Office
If you need help navigating federal services during this emergency, Veterans Affairs, Employment Insurance, passports, or other federal programs, my office is here to assist.

📧 Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca
📞 1-800-665-8711

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by wildfires across the Okanagan. Thank you to our first responders and volunteers for everything you are doing.