Finlay Creek Fire

[daria]

Got some nice pix from the hwy above Peachland. Glad I went out but omigod, the fire is huge by now.

And human caused.

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[grapefruit]

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[BoB76]

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[daria]

Finlay Creek Fire Evacuation Alerts - New Release No.1

The Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support BC Wildfire Service crews fighting a wildfire in the Finlay Creek area, southwest of Peachland.

Evacuation alerts have been issued for two areas for a total of over 100 properties along the boundary between the District of Peachland and Regional District of Central Okanagan.

Properties affected by the evacuation alert are on the south of Princeton Avenue and south to the District of Peachland boundary, including:

5247 Inga Street
6400-6493 Keyes Avenue
5357-5495 Pierce Street
5420-5443 Pierce Place
5440-5463 McDougland Road
5155-5379 Princeton Avenue (south side of the road only)
An evacuation alert has also been issued for properties west of Antlers Beach including:

6705-6711 Highway 97
6691-6789 Thorne Road
303-307 Log Chute Drive
A detailed map is available showing affected properties at http://www.cordemergency.ca.

All properties on evacuation alert should be prepared to leave on short notice should conditions change. Residents in the affected area should be prepared to be away from their homes for an extended period of time, make arrangements for pets and pack essential items such as medicines and important documents. Visit the be prepared page for more information.

The fire is currently estimated at 100 hectares. BC Wildfire Service crews will continue to action the fire overnight. No structures in the area are immediately threatened. New information will be released as soon as it becomes available.

Emergency response personnel request that the public:

Avoid the area so emergency responders can effectively perform their duties
Monitor cordemergency.ca for confirmed information about the situation
Please only CALL 9-1-1 in case of emergency
Monitor cordemergency.ca, facebook.com/CORDEmergency or twitter.com/CO_Emerg for confirmed information about the situation

[Queen K]

I was just down at Peachland's lake shore and let me tell you, the black smoke rising from the fire is incredible. The orange glow on the horizon does not bode well for tomorrow.

[dogspoiler]

We just watched a couple of trees candle on top of the ridge , then it died down a bit. I think the size estimate will be much larger tomorrow, there is an orange glow to the smoke that indicates lots of ground fire and from the looks of the smoke there is enough wind to keep it moving a little

[ferri]

Fire "still growing"

https://www.castanet.net/news/West-Kelo ... ll-growing

[BoB76]

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[dogspoiler]

I watched it until 0200, it was showing a good deal of activity. It seems calmer now, low winds. Great day for the aircrews.

[Ellerman]

Wish we could find out what idiots caused this fire, hope they at least check this page, man up and take responsibility for this. Of course, that is unlikely as these cowards will run with their tails between their legs.

Hoping no houses or wildlife are lost - sorry to all the Peachland residents for the stressful times, hope crews get it under control ASAP.

[Farmmaa]

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[ferri]

*This thread is for updates and fire information only please! Thank you!

[dogspoiler]

Not a plane to be seen. Why ?

[KenL]

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