US EditionWildfire Near Princeton Golf Course in B.C. Prompts Evacuation Order
OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 13 – The August Lake wildfire near Princeton Golf Club covers 14 hectares with 40 firefighters and 3 helicopters deployed, prompting evacuation orders to protect residents and properties.
- The August Lake Wildfire near Princeton, B.C., remained out of control at about 14 hectares with evacuation alerts covering 84 properties on July 15, 2025.
- The fire started on Saturday and worsened due to high winds and dry conditions, prompting authorities and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to issue evacuation orders and alerts.
- The evacuation order applied to areas south of Highway 3, including the Princeton Golf Club and Taylor Mill Drive, while alerts covered multiple surrounding locations such as Young Creek.
- The Lower Similkameen Indian Band confirmed ongoing collaborative talks with nearby governments focused on best practices and expressed gratitude to the emergency crews working to control the fire.
- Officials warned residents to stay clear of the fire zone due to increased fire risk from rising temperatures and winds, advising readiness for possible further evacuations.
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