More than 2,000 properties in Osoyoos, B.C., near the Eagle Bluff wildfire have been placed on evacuation alert, while an evacuation order remains in place for more than 700 properties.
The evacuation order was issued for 732 properties in Electoral Area “A”, Electoral Area “B,” and the Town of Osoyoos. The order covers the area north of the Canada/U.S. border to the intersection of Highway 97 and Highway 3, west and north along Highway 3.
The evacuation alert is in effect for 2,094 properties in electoral areas “A”, “B”, and “C” as well as the Town of Osoyoos. It covers properties from the east side of Highway 97 and the west side of Osoyoos Lake from the U.S. border, properties east of Highway 3 and west of Highway 97, as well as south of Road 20. The alert also includes properties along Highway 3 to Similkameen River, south of Sumac Road.
Those who have been put on evacuation alert or order, or who have been displaced from their homes, are able to self-register for Emergency Support Services. The reception centre is set up at the Oliver Community Centre, located at 6359 Park Dr.
At this time, a travel advisory is in effect for Highway 3 between Keremeos and Osoyoos. Drive BC is asking motorists to avoid the area and use the detour via Highway 3A to Highway 97.
The RDOS Emergency Operations Centre will be providing an update at 10 a.m.
For a live camera feed of the Eagle Bluff wildfire, click here.
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