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.
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The fire was spotted early this morning and is located off Princeton Avenue in a heavily wooded area.
B.C. Wildfire Service is sending a helicopter and ground crew to the area.
No word yet on the cause.
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