White Lake Fire showing ‘aggressive behaviour’
Central Okanagan Emergency Operations is reporting the White Rock Lake Fire is showing aggressive behaviour today.
The agency says while there is currently no change in the evacuation orders or alerts, residents in alert areas should be prepared to leave on short notice if conditions in the area change.
Earlier today, the BC Wildfire Service said the fire was burning 8.5 kilometres west of Westside Road, (northwest of Vernon), which is more than 6 kilometres closer than what was reported Tuesday.
The Wildfire Service lists the fire as out of control, and estimates the size as 32,500 hectares.