Vernon NewsQuilpituk Creek grows slightly, now measured at 1,291 haSlight fire growth reportedPhoto: The Canadian Press People in Lake Country, B.C., watch as the Quilpituk Creek wildfire burns on the mountainside across Okanagan Lake, near Fintry, on Monday, August 3, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckThe Quilpituk Creek has grown to 1,291 hectares, with the slight increase in size being attributed to the "ignition mission" conducted earlier in the week. Only minimal precipitation is expected," BC Wildfire Service said. As the fire fight continues, re-entry planning for residents affected by the Quilpituk Creek wildfire is being finalized, according to Central Okanagan Emergency Management. Evacuation orders and alerts for properties due to the Quilpituk Creek wildfire remain in place.