UPDATE: New wildfire in Okanagan being held
UPDATE: Oct 15, 2022
The B.C. Wildfire Service says the West Kettle River wildfire southeast of Kelowna is classified as being held.
The fire size is estimated at 6.7 hectares, and at last report was burning 12 kilometres southwest of Big White.
The cause is still suspected to be human-caused.
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The B.C. Wildfire Service is actioning a new wildfire southeast of Kelowna.
The West Kettle River fire is located 12 kilometres southwest of Big White, and 33 km southeast of Kelowna.
The wildfire, which is suspected to be human-caused, is estimated to be 5.3 hectares and burning Rank 1 and 2 (lowest levels) which is a smouldering ground fire or low vigour surface fire.
The #BCWildfire Service is responding to the West Kettle River wildfire (K52708) located approximately 12 km southwest of Big White, and 33 km southeast of #Kelowna. The wildfire is estimated to be 5.3 ha and burning Rank 1 and 2. pic.twitter.com/LzsLeWvLCE
— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) October 14, 2022
The service said 19 personnel are responding with assistance from two helicopters.
“This wildfire is highly visible to Highway 33 and surrounding areas,” said the service on Twitter.
Helicopters are using Arlington Lake for water delivery.