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The cause of the White Rock Lake fire and probable solution to tackle it
Vernon fire white rock lake fire may be difficult to understand but here I have made research from many sources to ascertain what this mean and probable solution to end it. Most of Vernon, B.C., on evacuation alert due to White Rock Lake wildfire
The cause of the White Rock Lake fire is still considered “under investigation” by the BC Wildfire Service. There was no lightning on the afternoon it broke out, which signals that it would’ve been human caused.
The fire has led to more than 1,300 evacuation orders and well over 5,000 evacuation alerts, between Kamloops and Okanagan Lake.
EVACUATION ALERT UPDATE
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The White Rock Lake fire burning between Kamloops and Vernon, B.C., has prompted an evacuation alert for most of the city of Vernon, which has a population of around 40,000.
This means residents must be ready to leave their homes at a moment’s notice.
The city tweeted the decision was based on advice from B.C. Wildfires.
“The decision was made out of an abundance of caution based on the advice of BC Wildfire due to increased fire activity & increased ember debris,” it said.
The White Rock Lake Fire continues to present challenges and continues to show erratic and aggressive behaviour. BC Wildfire is calling the next 48 hours a period of relief but firmly states that the White Rock Lake fire still poses very serious challenges. The fire remains active and conditions could change depending on weather and wind conditions.
