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Properties evacuating due to wildfire near Vernon

Helicopters can be seen actioning the blaze

UPDATE 4:50 p.m.

An evacuation order has been issued for about 20 properties near the Boltres Creek wildfire. 

Properties on Commonage Road from Rose's Pond to the Allan Brookes Nature Centre have been ordered to evacuate. 

Evacuees can head to Kal Tire Place for emergency supports.

UPDATE 4:25 p.m.

A wildfire near Vernon has been determined to be human caused. 

The fire sparked around 1 p.m. today, Aug. 17 and is estimated to be 40 hectares in size. 

BC Wildfire Service says it has 17 fire personnel actioning the blaze alongside air support. 

The Boltres Creek fire is showing rank two and three behaviour, meaning a low to moderately vigorous surface fire. 

UPDATE 3:20 p.m.

An emergency operation centre has been activated to support the Boltres Creek wildfire in Vernon. 

The fire is being actioned by ground and air. People are asked to stay clear of the area to allow crews to operate safely. 

UPDATE 2:55 p.m.

Highway 97 traffic is being heavily impacted south of Vernon as a wildfire continues to spread. 

A reporter heading to the scene said flames are visible from the highway. The right southbound lane is closed along with Birnie and Vista roads. 

UPDATE 2:40 p.m.

The West Kelowna, Kelowna and Lake Country fire departments have been called to assist with a fast growing wildfire in Vernon. 

The blaze has reached 40 hectares according to BC Wildfire Service. 

The right lane heading south on Highway 97 is closed at Kalamalka Lake View Drive due to the fire. Drivers are asked to avoid stopping in the area. 

ORIGINAL

A new wildfire has sparked along Highway 97 near Westridge Road in the south end of Vernon. 

BC Wildfire Service estimates the blaze is 0.009 hectares in size. 

Helicopters can be seen bucketing water onto the fire from Kal Lake. 

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. 

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Brittany Webster

About the Author: Brittany Webster

I am a video journalist based in Kelowna and capturing life in the Okanagan
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