UPDATE: Aug. 4, 12 p.m.
More personnel is on the scene of a wildfire in the Dry Lake area and 43 properties remain under evacuation alert.
As of Tuesday, Aug. 4, 51 firefighters actioning the blaze with the use of three water tenders, three helicopters and other heavy equipment. The fire currently remains at an estimated 22 hectares.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
Forty-three properties in the Dry Lake area, north of Princeton, have been placed under evacuation alert by the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, due to the threat of wildfire.
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The alert was issued at 6:20 p.m. Monday, August 3.
Residents and property owners are strongly advised to take proactive measures to prepare for an evacuation order.
A wildfire at Dry Lake, approximately 24 km northeast of Princeton, is burning out of control.
The fire is estimated at 22 hectares.
On Monday there were 29 personnel actioning the blaze, including heavy equipment operators. Three helicopters were also bucketing water from nearby lakes.
According to Gagan Lidhran, communications officer for B.C. Wildfire, the fire was reported late in the afternoon, Sunday, August 2.
The cause has not been determined.
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UPDATE - The Service continues to respond to the Dry Lake wildfire (K60864) within the Fire Zone. The fire is estimated at 22 hectares in size and is located 24 kilometres northwest of . (1/3)
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All residents under alert are being directed to locate all family members, and designate a meeting place outside of the evacuation area, should an evacuation order be issued while separated.
Identification, medications, cell phones and charges, valuable papers and immediate care needs for dependents should be collected and ready to move.
Other instructions include filling gas tanks of personal vehicles, and arranging accommodation for all family members, if possible.
Hobby farmers concerned about for their animals should contact the Animal Emergency Response Team (ALERT) at (250)
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