Faulder area residents are being asked to conserve water after the local water system was nearly drained dry last night.
The Regional District Of Okanagan-Similkameen reports the reservoir for the local water system was nearly emptied from residents over watering their properties in attempts to protect their homes from fire.
Related: Peachland fire holding at 1,500 hectares
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A total of 55 properties were evacuated last night in a rural area called locally 香蕉视频直播楳eadow Valley香蕉视频直播.
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This included Darke Lake Provincial Park, upper Fish Lake Rd, Meadow Valley Rd, Marsh Lane, Osborne Rd, Savanna Rd and Relkey Rd.
In an emergency, the(CDART) assists with the rescue and shelter of animals.
Homeowners and ranchers affected by the Finlay Creek wildfire can contact CDART locally at 250-215-3259 for assistance with their animals. This includes pets, horses and livestock.
Residents with pets will be directed to where they can bring pets for safekeeping. If pets have been left at an evacuated home, CDART can assist in safe retrieval.
Horses and livestock can be taken to the BC Livestock Producers Co-op Stockyard at 5353 Hawthorne Pl in Okanagan Falls, BC. Livestock and horse owners are responsible to bring their own feed for their animals. Water is available on site. Owners should place their contact information on individual pens.
If owners need assistance at the stockyard to oversee animals, please contact CDART directly to make arrangements.
The Finlay Creek wildfire is currently holding at 1,500 hectares with increased activity Monday afternoon due to winds.