The Finlay Creek wildfire burning between Peachland and Summerland is now estimated at 1500 hectares.
That’s up from 1000 hectares even though there was no significant growth Sunday or overnight into Monday.
Fire information officer, Heather Rice, says they got a more accurate reading of the fire size in a surveillance flight late Sunday afternoon.
Rice describes the fire behaviour Monday morning as “moderate” with calm winds.
Eighteen forestry fire fighters and nine pieces of heavy equipment are working the blaze on the ground with more crews on the way.
There are also seven aircraft dropping water and retardant.
Sprinkler systems have been set up to protect some homes in the north end of the Garnet Valley but Rice says no buildings have been burnt.
The fire was started by human activity Saturday afternoon. The cause is under investigation.
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