7 days ago
Wildfire prompts evacuation for several homes near Kelowna, B.C.
KELOWNA — An evacuation order has been issued for several homes at risk of a wildfire east of the airport in Kelowna, B.C.
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The Regional District of Central Okanagan has ordered residents out of homes at seven addresses at risk from the Whelan Creek wildfire.
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The district has also issued an evacuation alert for more than 100 other addresses, meaning residents must be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
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The airport had shut down its operations on Sunday due to the blaze, but issued an update Monday saying it had returned to regular operations, although cautioned that passengers may experience cancellations or delays.
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Mounties reported that the blaze was burning uphill toward Postill Lake, located northeast of Kelowna, and toward several other nearby lakes that have cabins and campsites.
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