Officials urging British Columbia residents to obey wildfire evacuation ordersBy Canadian Press on August 8, 2026. A property on Okanagan Indian Band land that was destroyed by the Bradley Creek wildfire is seen next to a house that was untouched, in Vernon, B.C., on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Choosing to remain in an evacuation zone puts that person, their family and first responders at risk, the Central Okanagan centre says in its update issued Friday. People who remain in evacuation zones should not expect consistent or timely access to emergency services, the centre adds. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 8, 2026.