Update: 11:30 am.
The BC Wildfire Service says a wildfire near Penticton is now being held at one-hectare.
The blaze, which was discovered south of Campbell Mountain, near Sendero Canyon subdivision east of Penticton, was discovered around 10:30 a.m. and is believed to have been human-caused.
There were no evacuation alerts or orders associated with the fire.
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BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and municipal fire crews have responded to a brush fire near Penticton.
The blaze is over a hectare in size, and is south of Campbell Mountain, near the Sendero Canyon subdivision, east of Penticton. It is approximately 200 metres from homes in the area according to the BCWS map.
is aware of a fire (K51662) south of Campbell Mountain near Sendero Canyon. and crews are responding. Monitor official sources for the latest updates. If further action is required, a notification will be sent via Voyent Alert!
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Helicopters are bucketing the fire, and Penticton Fire Rescue is assisting several BC forestry crews at the scene.
The blaze was discovered just after 10:30 a.m. on Monday (Aug. 25), and is listed as out of control by BCWS. It is believed to be human-caused.
More to come.
