UPDATE: The Pigeon Creek wildfire has spread

UPDATE 11:45 a.m. June 5:

The wildfire off Highway 97C has grown.

The B.C. Wildfire Service said, as of 11:33 a.m. Monday, June 5, the Pigeon Creek wildfire had grown to five hectares in size.

Six skimmer bombers and two retardant air tankers have been dispatched to assist the two attack crews on the ground.

The blaze was still considered out of control.

— Original Story —

A small wildfire is reportedly out of control just off Highway 97C.

The B.C. Wildfire Service said the spot sized fire was discovered west of the Trepanier Road turnoff, approximately 20 kilometres from West Kelowna and 6.5 kilometres from Peachland, at 7:06 p.m. Sunday, June 4.

As of 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 5, the Pigeon Creek wildfire was estimated to be one hectare in size.

Eight B.C. Wildfire Service have been tasked with battling the blaze, and a helicopter and tankers have been made available to support suppression efforts as needed.

No structures are at risk as of 9:30 a.m. and no traffic disruptions were reported on DriveBC.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, and is out of control.

The public is reminded to report wildfire sightings by calling 1-800-663-5555 or by dialing *5555 on a cellphone.