The RDOS says the alert was expanded due to wind gusts and extremely dry conditions, causing concern that the wildfire would spread.

WATCH: Ted Chernecki with a recap of the fire situation across the southern Okanagan and Boundary regions A historic fire season in B.C. may have reached a peak in the last few days. Already over $200 million has been spent fighting fires across the province – but the last 72 hours saw a new peak...

The two fires in Oliver have grown substantially overnight, but conditions have improved to the point where the Evacuation Order for the one affecting the majority of homes has been lifted.