New evacuation orders in Sunshine Coast, Central Okanagan and Cariboo regionsVisit The Weather Network's wildfire hub to keep up with the latest on all wildfires across CanadaEvacuation orders were issued for multiple B.C. The orders cover portions of central B.C., the Sunshine Coast, and the Okanagan region — which has already seen devastating fires that torched communities this year. RELATED: Out-of-control wildfire burning near Peachland, B.C., prompts evacuation orderThe Sunshine Coast Regional District has declared a local state of emergency due to the Clowhom Lake wildfire, with an expanded evacuation order now covering 10 properties. "With the the winds over the weekend and then an incoming cold front, we've just issued some evacuation orders and alerts due to some increased fire activity," said Rob Michael, director of the regional district's emergency centre. "Given the wind, which is a major determining factor on how fire behaves, we're ready to position to expand our evacuation orders if needed."

Source: CBC News September 18, 2023 14:19 UTC