The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen confirms nearly 500 properties, including the Apex Resort Village remain under evacuation order, while another 324 properties are now on evacuation alert.
The fire has been visible from Hwy 3A , but has not impacted the highway. However, other parts of Hwy 3A were temporarily closed to accommodate fire crews in the area. The situation remains fluid, however, and drivers are urged to check Drive BC for updates. The Watching Creek wildfire, which is approximately 16 kilometres northwest of Kamloops, is an estimated 195 hectares. An evacuation alert is in place for some areas in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Recreation sites are closed in the area at Pass Lake.
The Maria Creek wildfire, not far from Pavilion, is an estimated 1,000 hectares. No evacuation alerts are in place in the area, and the fire has had no impacts on Hwy 97 or Hwy 99.
Every year the same. Sad.