10 Km NE of Princeton (K60643)

Last updated: Friday, July 07, 2017 at 8:44 PM

Location: North of Princeton
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Size: 200.0 hectares (estimated)

Status: Active
• 0% contained

The fire is growing quickly with high winds in the area. 30 firefighters are on site today, however smoke has made it difficult to safely fight the fire from the ground.

Evacuation Order is in effect.

A tactical evacuation was performed. For information on evacuation alerts and orders in the area, please see the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen: http://www.rdos.bc.ca/news-events/eoc/current-eoc/

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Cause: Under Investigation

Resources
• 30 firefighters
• 1 heavy equipment
• 1 airtankers
Air support and heavy equipment are on site, as well as 30 BC Wildfire Service firefighters. The Princeton Fire Department is also assisting.