UPDATE: 4 p.m.
The Glen Lake wildfire near Peachland has grown to a size of 100 hectares.
@kelownacapnews Up-to-date information on the Grouse Complex Wildfire and the new Glen Lake wildfire available at kelownacapnews.com (link in bio)
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UPDATE 11:40 a.m.
A wildfire of note that sparked up near Peachland on the evening of Sept. 16, is now being managed by the Grouse Complex Wildfire team.
The blaze is believed to be human-caused and has grown to a size of 75 hectares. The fire is located near Glen Lake, in the Eneas Lakes Provincial Park.
The BC Wildfire Service is currently responding to the Glen Lake wildfire (K53294), located approximately 15 kilometres west of #Peachland. This wildfire is currently estimated at 50 hectares in size and classified as Out of Control. #BCwildfire
鈥� BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) September 17, 2023
Crews and aerial resources are currently responding to this incident.
Fire behaviour observed throughout the day today has been Rank 3 to 5, meaning that it is moderately to extremely vigorous. For information on Wildfire Rank please visit, Wildfire rank - Province of British Columbia.
We are aware of a wildfire near Glen Lake in the Regional District of Central Okanagan West Electoral Area above Peachland. BC Wildfire Service is on scene assessing the situation. pic.twitter.com/jW8jDnZTKj
鈥� Central Ok Emergency (@CO_Emerg) September 17, 2023
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As more roads open up and residents return home in West 麻豆精选, people are being reminded to use caution when in the presence of wildfire personnel and heavy equipment.
The McDougall Creek wildfire continues to burn in the Central Okanagan.
Fire crews are continuing mop up and patrols today, extinguishing hotspots with the help of an infrared scanner.
Fire behaviour is decreasing meaning crews are able to construct control lines closer to the fire鈥檚 edge.
Increased smoke is expected as the fire moves into unburnt areas within the fire perimeter, not from additional growth.
An aerial ignition for Hidden Creek is in discussions. BC Wildfire Service will provide updates on when the operation will go ahead.
Temperatures are expected to drop to more seasonal levels starting Sept. 18. Winds will remain lighter with possible gusts up to 40 km/h.
The McDougall Creek wildfire is estimated at 13,940 hecatres.
READ MORE: Human-caused wildfire sparks west of Peachland
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