Darkness preventing helicopter or air tanker support from effectively assisting firefighters
The wildfire was sparked by lightning on Sunday afternoon, and had largely died down before erupting again late Monday. It’s now grown to 30 hectares in size, fuelled by strong winds and dry conditions, according to fire officials in the Central Okanagan Regional District.
Dramatic images on social media show it burning down the western slope of Okanagan Lake above Westside Road.
The BC Wildfire Service says the fire is burning at Rank 4, which is described as a vigorous surface fire.
The service says in a release that an evacuation order has been recommended to the Central Okanagan Regional District for approximately 70 properties in the Shelter Cove area.
The district has confirmed to CBC News that it is trying to move people out from residences and properties along Westside Road near Shelter Cove between La Casa and Lake Okanagan Resort.
