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A large area south of Cherryville has been issued with an evacuation alert.
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) said the alert is in response to the Winnifred Creek wildfire.
The fire is now 2,300 hectares in size, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
RDNO said it had issued the alert “because of the potential danger to life and health including a threat to infrastructure.”
BCWS said the fire is out of control.
It was caused by lightning, the agency explained.
The district provided the following checklist for those placed on alert:
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Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
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Pack essential items such as government issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
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Prepare to move persons with disabilities, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
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Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
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Arrange transportation for all your household members. Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
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Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
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Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating.
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Monitor the news, radio and online sources for information on evacuation orders and location of Reception Centres.
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