Residents near Downtown Kelowna, B.C. have been ordered to evacuate due to an out-of-control wildfire visible from the city. The Knox Mountain wildfire broke out on Saturday and is estimated to be four hectares in size. Police and rescue officials have conducted evacuations in the affected areas, including Knox Mountain Park and Poplar Point. An evacuation alert has also been issued for nearby properties. The cause of the fire is unknown, and firefighters are working to contain the blaze. The area is dense and popular with tourists, and winds are making it difficult to predict the fire's direction.

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