The Christie Mountain wildfire, burning six kilomentres north of Okanagan Falls on the east side of Skaha Lake, grew to an estimated 1,000 hectares in only a few hours.
Shortly after the fire broke out, the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen issued an evacuation order for 319 properties in the area.
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Nearby residents and visitors are sharing photos and videos of the Christie Mountain wildfire.
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