Dozens of people have not followed an evacuation order in the Okanagan Falls area, according to the Regional-District Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS). 's wildfire service said the Thomas Creek Wildfire near Skaha Lake is one of many fires classified as "out of control" in the province. The wildfire service said eight firefighters, two helicopters and numerous pieces of heavy equipment were at the scene before dusk and worked through the night. The wildfire service said 173 of those were sparked between Friday and Monday morning. Heat warnings issued Sunday by the weather office call for above-seasonal daytime temperatures of 33 C to 38 C, and only moderately cooler conditions overnight.

Source: CBC News July 12, 2021 13:58 UTC