Ten properties have been issued an evacuation alert in the vicinity of the Richter Mountain wildfire this afternoon, July 26, 2019.
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July 26, 2019 - 6:19 PM
PENTICTON - An evacuation alert has been issued for 10 properties in the south Similkameen as the Richter Mountain fire spreads.
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen issued the alert at 5:15 this afternoon, July 26.
The properties under the alert are:
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1090 Highway 3
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1131 Highway 3
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1125 Highway 3
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1143 Highway 3
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1095 Highway 3
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1009 Highway 3
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1117 Highway 3
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101 Chopaka Rd
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963 Highway 3
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1002 Highway 3
Property owners should be prepared to evacuate their property should an evacuation order be issued.
The fire, which is burning near to Highway 3 between Cawston and Osoyoos, grew overnight when downslope winds fanned the blaze.
For more information, see the regional district website.
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