The Christie Mountain wildfire near Okanagan Falls is the talk of southern B.C. right now.
On Thursday night, it was estimated to be 2,000 hectares in size.
However, an even bigger fire is burning just across the border in Washington state, and smoke from that blaze can easily be seen in Osoyoos.
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As of Wednesday afternoon, the Palmer Lake wildfire is listed at 11,000 acres, or 4,800 hectares, and is said to be threatening structures.
The fire is located seven miles (11 km) southwest of Oroville, Wash., and is zero per cent contained.
According to Okanogan County Emergency Management, the Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources (WDNR) brought in numerous air and ground resources, adding winds were shifting and driving the fire in all directions.
A handful of roads are closed, and a Level 3 evacuation was issued for the area west of Wannacut Lake, with law enforcement going door to door.
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Global News has reached out to WDNR for more information.
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For more about fires in Washington state, click here.
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