there's a major wild fire in Peachland/West Kelowna, BC right now
for those familiar with the area, it's on highway 97 on 'Drought Hill'... the major hill that goes from Peachland to West Kelowna.
they are evacuating houses and a number of police and civilians are trapped in one area becuz the fire is moving so quickly - so they are heading down to the lake to be evacuated by boat
so far fire units from Peachland, West Kelowna, Summerland, Kelowna (rescue boat), Winfield (rescue boat) and forestry are responding. the rcmp boats are also being used
it's been super hot & dry here lately and right now it's extremely windy. we have a severe thunderstorm watch for the area this afternoon.
here are a couple pics that i took from just up the hill from my place...
just another summer in the okanagan!!