Update: 6 p.m. June 12
The Ireland Creek wildfire northeast of Lumby is now 10 hectares in size.
BC Wildfire Service updated its reporting on the size of the blaze around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12.
The fire remains classified as out of control, meaning it is spreading or expected to spread beyond its current perimeter.
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the North Okanagan, saying conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.
Original:
An out-of-control wildfire has been spotted east of Vernon and Armstrong.
The Ireland Creek wildfire, north of Lumby, was discovered on Wednesday, June 11 and as of 11:15 p.m. is 4.7 hectares in size.
BC Wildfire Service states the cause of the blaze is currently under investigation but a thunderstorm rolled through the area overnight.
No evacuations orders are in place.
On Thursday, the high in the area is 26 degrees with showers and a risk of a thunderstorm.
