4pm Friday

Residents south of Hester Creek to the west of Highway 97 south of Oliver and Elkink Ranch along Highway 3 east of Osoyoos have been added to the existing Evacuation Alert for the Testalinda Creek Wildfire.

Strong winds, caused by a passing weather system, have allowed the Testalinden Creek Wildfire to grow overnight. This growth in the uplands of Kobau Mountain is not expected to impact homes in the Okanagan or Similkameen Valleys but the Regional District would like residents within the Evacuation Alert area to be prepared to leave if required.

Residents in these areas will be contacted shortly informing them of steps to take to prepare for potential evacuation. The total number of homes or properties placed under Evacuation Alert due to the Testalinden Creek Wildfire is 168.

Residents and agriculturists along the Crown Land interface are advised to water interface areas up to 3 hours each day. Residents and agriculturists outside the Evacuation Alert area south of Oliver are asked to conserve water as much as possible to ensure water is available for