Emergency Updates

• June 4, 2026: Emergency Operations Centre stands down as recovery efforts continue 
• June 3, 2026: Evacuation order and State of Local Emergency rescinded for Green Avenue fire site 

June 1, 2026: Update on Green Avenue Structure Fire - June 1 at 1 p.m.

• May 29, 2026: Public reminded to stay away from Green Avenue site as State of Local Emergency remains in place
• May 28, 2026: State of Local Emergency declared due to ongoing safety risk at Green Avenue site

• May 28, 2026: Traffic and transit update on Green Avenue structural fire
• May 28, 2026: Media Update as of 8 a.m., May 28 — Third-Alarm Structure Fire, 453 Green Ave
• May 27, 2026: Fire crews responding to structural fire on Green Avenue

Visit the RDOS website for emergency updates outside of Penticton. 

Are you curious about air quality levels in Penticton and elsewhere around the province? 

This map from the Province of BC shows the levels at the related testing stations, which updates every 60 minutes.

And learn more about air quality parameters here.

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See what real-time conditions are like in Penticton right now, keeping in mind that conditions can change frequently.

Air Quality

Are you curious about air quality levels in Penticton and elsewhere around the province? 

This map from the Province of BC shows the levels at the related testing stations, which updates every 60 minutes.

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Sign up for Voyent Alert! to stay informed during emergency events

The City of Penticton is encouraging all residents to sign up for its new emergency notification system, Voyent Alert! 

When subscribed, if there is an emergency in your area, you will receive real-time alerts directly to your phone through the Voyent Alert! app, via email, text message or through a phone call. The system is free to use and will help you stay informed during emergency events such as wildfires, floods and other urgent situations.

Get the Voyent Alert! app from the App Store or Google Play.

For email, text, or phone call notifications, click the button to sign up.

Sign up for Voyent! Alert

Click to view Evacuation Order as of May, 29. Evacuation Order has been lifted as of 4:45 p.m. on June 3, 2026. 

In the case of an active emergency, try the following resources for updates.

Sign up for Voyent Alert! emergency updates

The City of Penticton is encouraging all residents to sign up for its new emergency alert system, Voyent Alert! 

This notification system will send real-time alerts directly to your phone through the Voyent Alert! app, via email, text message or through a phone call. The system is free to use and will ensure community members are informed during critical events such as wildfires, floods and other urgent situations.

Get the Voyent Alert! app from the App Store or Google Play.

For email, text, or phone call notifications, sign up at https://register.voyent-alert.com 

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• Download the City of Penticton app for updates straight to your cellphone (available from Google Play or the App Store)
• Facebook: follow City of Penticton – Municipality
• Twitter: @cityofpenticton 

For information about the status of a wildfire, please look to the BC Wildfire Service. 

• Facebook (@BCForestFireInfo)
• Twitter (@BCGovFireInfo)