community devastated by the White Rock Lake fire, are now able to view the damage first-hand as the district confirmed on Saturday that 28 residences and one business have been lost. The community was evacuated on Aug. 5 after the White Rock Lake fire, burning between Vernon and Kamloops, jumped Highway 97 and scorched structures in the town. The White Rock Lake fire, more than 600 square kilometres in size, continues to be the B.C. "We do have reports that 28 primary dwellings were destroyed in the White Rock Lake fire, as well as one commercial structure." Just entering Monte Lake where the White Rock Lake Fire crossed Highway 97 on August 5th.

Source: CBC News August 14, 2021 22:57 UTC