Several homes and campsites near Peachland, B.C., have been ordered to be evacuated due to the growing Mt. Eneas wildfire burning in the Okanagan.
B.C. Wildfire Service says the fire, discovered on Tuesday, was caused by lightning and has now grown to 200 hectares.
Late Wednesday evening, several evacuation orders were issued to properties in the Central Okanagan and Okanagan-Similkameen.
Lightning struck a hillside near Peachland on Tuesday evening as the storm passes through the Okanagan. (April Loewen)
North of the fire, residents of 7100-7210 Brent Road, and 7212-7280 Highway 97 South have been ordered to leave their properties immediately.
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