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Wildfire burning out of control west of Peachland

The Kathleen Mountain wildfire is currently burning out of control west of Peachland. Courtesy: BC Wildfire Service

A wildfire is burning out of control 26 kilometres west of Peachland.

The Kathleen Mountain fire, which is north of the Princeton-Summerland Road, is currently estimated at eight hectares.

Air tankers, two helicopters, 14 firefighters and two pieces of heavy equipment are responding to the blaze.

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The BC Wildfire Service said smoke may be visible in the Peachland and Kelowna areas, but no communities are threatened at present.

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