More than 300 properties in Lake Country downgraded to evacuation alert

Many of the people evacuated by wildfire in Lake Country will be returning home today.

Emergency officials have downgraded the evacuation order for more than 300 properties in the district to an evacuation alert.

The properties are in the north end and east sides of the fire area, according to a Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre media release issued today, Aug. 24.

There are still 700 properties on evacuation order.

Some areas and roads in the evacuation order area remain closed to the public.

You can check the evacuation and alert areas on the emergency operation centre map here.

“The public is reminded, for the safety of the public and fire crews, please do not enter areas under an evacuation order,” the release reads. “There are still many areas where active firefighting is underway and dangers like downed power lines, hazardous materials, damaged trees, debris and equipment pose a safety risk.”

Residents returning home can resources to aid in their safe return here.

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