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UPDATE: Small wildfire near Peachland

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UPDATE: A wildfire that broke out Thursday morning has now scorched 3.6 hectares. Melissa Klassen, a fire information officer, says the blaze is estimated at a Rank 4, which means it’s a highly vigorous surface fire. The cause is still under investigation.

PEACHLAND — The B.C. Wildfire Service is responding to a small ground fire just outside of Peachland.

The fire was spotted early this morning and is located off Princeton Avenue in a heavily wooded area.

Peachland’s fire chief Dennis Craig is at the scene. He says it’s a smoldering fire and that no structures are threatened.
Peachland’s fire chief Dennis Craig is at the scene. He says it’s a smoldering fire and that no structures are threatened.

B.C. Wildfire Service is sending a helicopter and ground crew to the area.

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No word yet on the cause.

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