A wildfire near Peachland, B.C., that has forced the evacuation of hundreds of properties in the Okanagan municipality has tripled in reported size.

The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) reported Friday morning that the fire around the Munro Lake Forest Service Road just west of Okanagan Lake is now burning over 2.2 square kilometres, up from 0.74 square kilometres on Thursday.

The service said strong southwest winds and sunny conditions are expected Friday, which could increase fire behaviour.

An evacuation order for 325 addresses remains in place, along with an evacuation alert for more than 1,100 properties — meaning residents there must be ready to leave at short notice.

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The fire started on Thursday aftern

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