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Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations in West Kelowna, B.C.

Residents in two neighborhoods of West Kelowna, British Columbia, have been evacuated due to a rapidly spreading wildfire near Okanagan Lake. The fire, which covers eight hectares, is burning out of control in Kalamoir Regional Park and is believed to have been caused by human activity. Tactical evacuations are underway for homes along 10 streets in the Casa Loma and Lakeview Heights areas. The fire was discovered shortly after provincial officials noted that spring showers had temporarily reduced fire risk but warned that underlying drought conditions could lead to increased fire activity. D旱

Residents of two West Kelowna, B.C., neighbourhoods are being rushed out of their homes ahead of a fast-moving wildfire burning near Okanagan Lake.

The emergency management centre for the Central Okanagan says tactical evacuations were under way for homes along 10 streets in the Casa Loma and Lakeview Heights areas in response to the fire discovered Tuesday.

The eight-hectare fire is burning out of control in Kalamoir Regional Park, with the BC Wildfire Service website saying the suspected cause was human activity.

The areas under evacuation are located just south of the floating Bill Bennett bridge that leads into Kelowna.

The blaze was discovered shortly after provincial officials provided an update on B.C.’s wildfire outlook, saying spring showers and a slow start to the season were “masking” underlying drought and the likelihood of increased fire activity.

Neal McLoughlin, superintendent for predictive services, told the news conference that current drought patterns are worse compared with those recorded at the same time of year in the historic fire seasons of 2017, 2018 and 2021.

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Source document: BC Wildfire Service website

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The Globe and MailIndependent🔒Center4 days ago
Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations in West Kelowna, B.C.

Residents in two neighborhoods of West Kelowna, British Columbia, have been evacuated due to a rapidly spreading wildfire near Okanagan Lake. The fire, which covers eight hectares, is burning out of control in Kalamoir Regional Park and is believed to have been caused by human activity. Tactical evacuations are underway for homes along 10 streets in the Casa Loma and Lakeview Heights areas. The fire was discovered shortly after provincial officials noted that spring showers had temporarily reduced fire risk but warned that underlying drought conditions could lead to increased fire activity. D旱

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