Wildfire is held in West Kelowna, B.C., after forcing hundreds to flee

The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze that forced the evacuation of hundreds of homes in West Kelowna is now being held.

The Kalamoir Park fire measuring around eight hectares had been burning out of control for much of the day but the service says in an update around 4:30 p.m. that it’s no longer expected to expand beyond its current perimeter.

The emergency management centre for the Central Okanagan said earlier that 385 properties that are home to about 800 people were being evacuated in response to the fire.

Tactical evacuations were already underway when the evacuation order was issued for the homes just south of the floating Bill Bennet bridge that leads into Kelowna.

An evacuation alert covers a further 385 properties in the same area, with the regional district telling residents to get ready to leave on short notice.

The evacuation orders and alerts remained in place immediately after the fire was held.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 11, 2026.

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