Wildfire south of La Casa burning brightly (Vernon)

Vernon NewsEvacuation orders, alerts issued after wildfire erupts south of La CasaEvacuation orders, alertsPhoto: Contributed A wildfire burning south of La CasaUPDATE 11:55 p.m. The Central Okanagan Regional District has issued an evacuation order for properties in the area north of Nahun and south of La Casa due to the wildfire. Photo: Richard Halisheff A wildfire burning south of La CasaUPDATE 11:30 p.m.A new wildfire that erupted on Westside Road south of La Casa on Saturday night continues to grow and burn brightly. The wildfire burning south of La Casa is showing intense fire behaviour, with residents in the area reporting the flames appear to be spreading quickly. The BC Wildfire Service has confirmed that the fire burning just south of La Casa is currently estimated at one hectare in size.