Fintry, BC Wildfire Evacuation Orders Lifted After Containment
A wildfire near Fintry, British Columbia, identified as the La Casa or K51214 fire, ignited on Saturday afternoon, July 25, 2026. The blaze grew to about 5.18 hectares, prompting an evacuation alert for 507 homes in the La Casa area.
By Sunday, July 26, the fire displayed Rank 1‑2 behavior—limited spread with smouldering ground fire. Ground crews and roughly 20 firefighters, supported by night‑vision‑equipped helicopters bucket‑ing water from Okanagan Lake, established a secure perimeter and reported no significant overnight growth. As a result, Central Okanagan Emergency Management lifted the evacuation alert for all affected properties.
Authorities continue mop‑up operations, advise residents to stay clear of aerial firefighting zones, and note the fire’s cause remains under investigation.
Entities: BC Wildfire Service · Central Okanagan Emergency Management · Fintry, British Columbia · La Casa area · Okanagan Lake