Update on Glen Lake fire
Glen Lake fire (file photo/BC Wildfire Service)
The Glen Lake Wildfire is estimated at 763 hectares in size, which is the same as late Monday, and is burning 6 kilometres from Peachland.
Emergency crews are anticipating reduced fire behaviour due to today’s forecast of cooler temperatures, less wind and higher relative humidity.
On Monday, aircraft dropped retardant lines on the northeast side of the fire and helicopters bucketed the northeast side of the fire. Heavy equipment has installed a fire guard at the west end of the fire and structural protection has been completed in the Glen Lake area.
Peachland residents may notice fire crews and apparatus in their neighbourhoods conducting advance planning over the next few days during this wildfire.
An evacuation order remains in effect for recreational properties accessed off Glen Lake Forest Service Road, including:
- Six (6) recreational properties on Glen Lake Forest Service Road, including 5503 Glen Lake Forest Service Road
- Two (2) recreational properties at the 15/16 km mark of Glen Lake Forest Service Road
An evacuation alert remains for all areas within the Regional District of Central Okanagan south of the Brenda Mine site, southwest of Highway 97C (Okanagan Connector) and west of Highway 97. The alert does not include Peachland Beach Avenue neighbourhoods or the downtown area.