An out-of-control wildfire near Princeton has prompted an evacuation order.
The BC Wildfire Service says the August Lake wildfire, which is burning close to Princeton Golf Club, is now mapped at 14 hectares in size.
The wildfire service says about 40 firefighters and three helicopters are on scene to contain the blaze.
The fire has forced the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to send out an evacuation order for some areas, urging people in the area to leave, while others are under evacuation alert.
The wildfire service says the August Lake wildfire is exhibiting rank one to two behaviour, meaning flames are visible on the surface but are spreading slowly.
Meanwhile, the Young Creek wildfire burning close to the Cathedral Provincial Park, southwest of Keremeos, is being held.
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Communications coordinator Joanne Malar from the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen issued this press release earlier today:
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) is issuing an update for the following wildfire events.
August Lake Wildfire (K60923), Electoral Area 鈥淗鈥
An Evacuation Order and Evacuation Alert have been issued.
鈥 Click here to view the Evacuation Order.
鈥 Click here to view the Evacuation Alert.
鈥 Click the link to view the related information release.
Young Creek Wildfire (K50911), Electoral Area 鈥淕鈥
An Evacuation Alert has been issued.
鈥 Click here to view the Evacuation Alert.
鈥 Click here to view the related information release.
If camping or recreating in the alert area, please be mindful of crews working, follow all BC Parks signage, and be ready to evacuate.
Get your grab-and-go bag, a small emergency kit that is easy to take with you, in case you need to leave right away.
Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre
Changed Location: Princeton Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre location has been relocated from the Princeton Arena to the Princeton Annex located at 231 Bridge Street. Contact number for Reception Centre is 250-273-0143.
The RDOS will continue to keep you informed as new information becomes available. The next update will be Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 1:00 pm unless the situation changes.
The RDOS EOC can be contacted at 250-490-4225.
Important Resources
For the latest on the current wildfire situation, please visit .
To report a wildfire: 1-888-663-5555 or *5555 on a mobile phone.
The official BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) app is available for free download in the App Store and Google Play. The app provides up-to-date information on your mobile phone, helping you stay informed about wildfires and wildfire-related events and conditions across B.C.
For information on wildfire smoke, please visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website: .
For the latest updates and resources or call the RDOS EOC at 250-490-4225. In case of an emergency, call 911.
For the latest updates on Evacuation ALERTS and ORDERS, please visit .
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