Press release from the City of Penticton on August 24, 2020:
Effective at 10:30am, August 24, the August 18 evacuation alert issued for all 3,669 properties located in the south east portion of the City has been lifted, the City of Penticton announced today.
“In consultation with BC Wildfire and our regional partners, it’s been determined the threat caused by the Christie Mountain Wildfire has subsided,” said Penticton’s Emergency Operation Centre Director and Chief Administrative Officer, Donny van Dyk. “I’m pleased to report the evacuation alert has now been lifted.”
“On behalf of Council and all our residents, we are incredibly thankful to all our partners who assisted us during this challenging time, including our local and supporting firefighters, RDOS, BC Wildfire, RCMP, Emergency Support Services and Penticton Search and Rescue, along with everyone who stepped up to get prepared and ready in the event an evacuation order had been necessary,” said Penticton Mayor, John Vassilaki.