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The latest closure has renewed calls from local politicians and residents for a second crossing of Okanagan Lake.

The issue was highlighted earlier this month again when an accident forced the closure of all three southbound lanes for several hours, creating significant traffic backlogs.

Other search and rescue teams also responded to calls for help, including Princeton, Central Okanagan, Oliver, Osoyoos, Rossland and Grand Forks.

This area was previously under an evacuation alert and Central Okanagan Emergency Management warned on Wednesday night that the alert may become an order.

Central Okanagan Emergency Management said the evacuation orders for the 2,223 properties and evacuation alerts for 425 properties in the wildfire area will remain in place.

Both students were taken to hospital with what police describe as serious injuries. Arbor View Drive was closed for hours while police investigated.

On Tuesday, officials are expecting a high potential for lightning-caused wildfire starts, particularly in the central Interior and the Okanagan.

All residents who were forced out of their homes due to the Quilpituk Creek wildfire, burning north of West Kelowna, were allowed to go home on Friday.

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.

The Bald Range wildfire near Summerland sparked at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and exploded in size to 9,500 hectares by Saturday morning.

Kyla Gaudiuso says she found out her home in Faulder, B.C., had been destroyed when she received a photo of the ridge where it once stood, completely engulfed in flames.

The organization (COEM) said it has become aware that some residents remained behind and said that an evacuation order is not a suggestion; it is a life-safety measure.

The B.C. Wildfire Service said the Quilpituk Creek wildfire experienced significant growth on Monday, but it is growing up the slope and away from community areas.

The BC Wildfire Service says it's displaying aggressive rank 5 behaviour, with an organized flame front with a fast rate of spread and moderate to long-range spotting.

Further up the lake, the Regional District of North Okanagan expanded evacuation orders and alerts on Sunday for dozens of properties because of the Bradley Creek wildfire. 

Tourism officials note that, despite last week's smoke, much of this summer has been relatively smoke-free.

In an update on Thursday, the Regional District of Central Okanagan said it was quiet on the fire overnight and no major issues were reported.

Despite an air quality warning, organizers decided the Games could continue safely on Friday morning, after consulting with Environment Canada and closely monitoring conditions

This ridge of high pressure will bring elevated temperatures during the day and while it will cool down at night, temperatures will remain high.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan says the Kalamoir Regional Park remains closed until further notice while safety and damage assessments are conducted.