50 Homes Evacuated as Peachland Creek Wildfire Spreads
Hey everyone, I want to update you on a developing situation in Peachland. Overnight, a wildfire has been reported near Peachland Creek, and authorities have been forced to evacuate about 50 homes. The evacuation is currently affecting areas along Renfrew Road, Ferguson Place, Sherburn Road, and Stuart Crescent South. For those displaced, the Peachland Community Centre on 6th Street has been opened as an emergency support hub, providing shelter and resources for evacuees.
Emergency officials are asking people to follow specific safety instructions if evacuation orders are given. Residents are being told to shut off gas and electrical appliances—except for refrigerators and freezers—close all windows and doors, and latch gates without locking them. Families are encouraged to take only essential items such as medications, wallets, and keys. Pets should be transported safely in kennels or on a leash. And importantly, people are being reminded not to overuse phones unless it’s an emergency.
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The wildfire has been reported as human-caused, originating from a vehicle fire along Highway 97. This has forced the highway to be closed in both directions between Hardy Street and Renfrew Road while emergency crews work to contain the blaze. Firefighting teams from Peachland, West Kelowna, and Kelowna, in collaboration with the BC Wildfire Service, are actively engaged in battling the fire. The blaze is currently estimated at around 0.75 hectares, and tactical evacuations are ongoing as authorities monitor its spread.
Peachland’s Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to coordinate responses and provide assistance to affected residents. Authorities are emphasizing that everyone in evacuation zones must comply with instructions from emergency personnel to ensure safety. Vehicles should be used sparingly, and neighbors or anyone needing transportation assistance should be helped if possible.
While the fire is serious, emergency services acted quickly to respond. Earlier reports indicate that small fires in the area have been successfully doused in the past, but this particular incident has grown due to the vehicle fire along the highway. At this point, officials are prioritizing evacuation and containment, and residents are being asked to stay alert for updates.
So, if you know anyone in Peachland, please make sure they are aware of the evacuation and the safety measures in place. It’s a tense night for the community, but firefighters and emergency teams are working tirelessly to bring the situation under control.
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