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Wildfire burning near Summerland

By Jules Knox Global News

Posted July 17, 2018 11:00 pm

Updated July 18, 2018 12:43 am

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Wildfire burning near Summerland - image — Courtesy: William Gabriel

A wildfire started burning near Summerland just after 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening.

Residents say they saw smoke after hearing heavy thunder.

@GlobalOkanagan lightning in Summerland pic.twitter.com/4Xtco6wOxN
— Lucky (@luckymakeup) July 18, 2018

Aircraft now actioning the fire. pic.twitter.com/21ve52p7Mj
— Penticton Fire Dept. (@pentictonfire) July 18, 2018

At least two people said they received a busy signal after trying to call 911 and the emergency fire line.

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New wildfire above Summerland. Picture taken across the lake on Naramata bench. pic.twitter.com/DAgeaEtXhU
— Penticton Fire Dept. (@pentictonfire) July 18, 2018

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