UPDATE: The fire is under control. West Kelowna fire chief, Jason Brolund, says the fire was spreading quickly before they pounced on it.
“We were starting to see the fire pick up , climb up into the trees a little bit and cover some ground fairly quickly. This is fire behaviour we’re used to in the middle of the summer. It’s definitely early.”
Brolund the cause would appear to be human because there were no lightning strikes in the area.
WEST KELOWNA — Bear Creek Road is blocked to traffic in the 1300 block due to a rank two grass fire. Fire crews are on scene; the cause of the blaze is unknown at this time. The flames are on the side of the road. The nearest home is across the street but is not in any danger. The area has many trees and tall grass. More to come.
~ With files from Kelly Hayes
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