Plumes of thick smoke rose into the skies above Okanagan Falls on Saturday afternoon.
The brushfire is thought to have started in an orchard along McLean Creek Road, around 3 p.m., though crews from the Okanagan Falls Volunteer Fire Department were quickly on scene.
The BC Wildfire Service estimated the fire to be 1.45 hectares in size. Multiple fire departments from the area also rushed to help.
Get breaking National news
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
As of 5 p.m., BC Wildfire had listed the fire as under control and said it was human-caused.
Comments