All of the evacuation alerts that resulted from the Hedges Butte wildfire southwest of Penticton, B.C. However, both the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and the Penticton Indian Band lifted their respective evacuation alerts on Sunday afternoon after firefighters saw minimal growth overnight. Lax also said the nearby Skaha Creek fire, which caused evacuation alerts earlier in the week, was now classified as "held." Evacuation alerts associated with Skaha Creek were also lifted as of Sunday afternoon. Evacuation alerts mean residents must be ready to leave their homes at a moment's notice.

Source: CBC News September 05, 2021 23:48 UTC