As of 6 p.m. on Aug. 14, evacuation orders for all properties in Peachland and Electoral Area West will be downgraded to evacuation alerts, officials say.
Erin Catherall said structural protection and firefighters continue to work on the southern flank, which is the area around Mt. Conkle, with Penticton to the south.
Other search and rescue teams also responded to calls for help, including Princeton, Central Okanagan, Oliver, Osoyoos, Rossland and Grand Forks.
Police said that Juan Salud was identified as a person of interest in the case at the time, but he left for Mexico in March of 1996.
Media outlets from across the country fought for transparency on behalf of the victims’ families, the community of Tumbler Ridge, and the nation.
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (EOS) said on Wednesday that there are no changes to evacuation orders and alerts at this time.
On Tuesday, officials are expecting a high potential for lightning-caused wildfire starts, particularly in the central Interior and the Okanagan.
Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham said the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen established a pass system specifically for farmers and ranchers to relocate livestock.
The Bradley Creek wildfire has not grown significantly over the past few days, but crews are still working to prevent flare-ups and keep the area safe.