Update 3:42 p.m.

Central Okanagan Emergency Operations is being activated to support the Dave’s Creek wildfire that sparked off Highway 33, Sunday afternoon.

Highway 33 and Goudie Road are both closed while fire crews battle the flames both from the ground and the air.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area as traffic is heavily backed up on Highway 33.

BC Wildfire is on scene with three and three helicopters.

“Airtankers responded to this incident initially but have completed their objectives for the afternoon,” stated the wildfire service.

Residents in Joe Rich are being evacuated, and many are having to evacuate their animals, such as horses.

Several took to Facebook asking for help to get horses out of the area; however, with Highway 33 closed many are not able to residents.

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