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Lightning sparks spot fires

A storm that passed through the valley Thursday night had fire crews scrambling throughout our region.

The B.C. Forest Service says the lightning caused a total of eight spot fires in the Penticton fire region, which includes the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys.

One incident was on a hillside near Keremeos.

Fortunately the lightning was followed by a heavy rainfall, which doused most of the flames.

Nevertheless, initial attacks crews were called in to ensure the fires were put out completely.

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