‘The ups are getting a little bit higher and the downs aren’t going as low as they usually do’
Evacuation alert remains in place
Alert is due to the Talbot Creek wildfire
China Creek fire started Saturday.
The fire closed the highway’s northbound lanes near Merritt.
Owner John Skinner said they’re taking it day by day
More than 300 people remain on an evacuation order in Penticton
More than 300 homes are on an evacuation order about 6 km from Okanagan Falls
The 17.5 hectare fire still has 44 nearby properties on evacuation alert
The blaze north of Okanagan Falls has caused the evacuation of 319 homes
Fires are also burning in Slocan area and east of Salmo
There are five active wildfires in the West Kootenay.
Twenty-nine fires remain active, as of Friday (Aug 7)
Emergency vehicles are at the scene near Sage Mesa, evacuation centre set up in Penticton
RCMP making progress in arson investigation of Marsh Creek fires
Official says more lightning-caused fires could occur in region over next 36 hours
Good Samaritans prevented the blaze from getting out of control
