Wind speed and direction have dramatically affected the wildfire situation in B.C. A picture of the Nk'Mip Creek wildfire as seen from Oliver, B.C. (Maggie MacPherson/CBC)On Thursday afternoon, an evacuation order was expanded in the Oliver-Osoyoos area due to the Nk'Mip Creek wildfire. An evacuation order put into place on July 10 for the Whitecroft and Henley Lake areas were also downgraded to alerts Thursday evening. Anyone placed under an evacuation order must leave the area immediately.

Source: CBC News July 22, 2021 14:36 UTC