The evacuation order also applies to over 400 properties in the areas around the village, a community about 370 kilometres east of Kelowna
Smoke fills the sky from the Lower Campbell Creek wildfire near Penticton, B.C. in this Wednesday, July 24, 2024 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, B.C. Wildfire Service *MANDATORY CREDIT*The mayor of Slocan , B.C., says the skies were filled with ominous thick smoke while she drove out of her community that’s now under an evacuation order as wildfires burn on either side.
A statement from the regional district said the unique topography of the area about 370 kilometres east of Kelowna presented, “significant direct attack safety challenges,” and that projected fire behaviour led officials to recommend the evacuation.Lunn said being able to give people notice ahead of time was a silver lining and helped officials organize a bus for those who couldn’t leave to take them to an evacuation centre in Castlegar, B.C.
He said the area has been dealing with a hot, dry period for a long time, as well as gusty winds and low humidity. Lawler said there are about 300 firefighters on the ground fighting the complex of blazes and aircraft have been strategically placed, though the heavy smoke has limited how much planes can be used.
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