The Grasshopper Mountain wildfire has grown to 57 hectares, with an evacuation alert issued for the area.
The blaze is located west of Princeton, near Tulameen.
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has been responding to the incident with heavy equipment, helicopters and ground crews alongside the Tulameen and District Fire Department.
The Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) issued the alert for properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the fire.
The alert has been issued due to potential danger to life and health.
“This evacuation alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises or property should it be found necessary,” the RDOS said. “Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.”
The fire remains out of control. It is suspected to be human-caused, according to BCWS.
