Wildfire west of Summerland being held

The blaze sparked Thursday evening

Jen Zielinski
Aug 4, 2022 8:40 PM Aug 5, 2022 11:44 AM

29992413_web1_220804-SUM-wildfire-liddell-creek-_1 — Wildfire burning near Summerland.

A wildfire near Summerland is being held by fire crews and helicopters.

The .30 hectare blaze is burning in the Okanagan is in the Liddell Creek area.

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The cause of the fire is unknown, however, two fires that started Thursday afternoon across Okanagan Lake are believed to be started by lightning.

Two fire crews and four helicopters responded to the blaze on Thursday Aug. 4. Crews are on site today, Aug. 5. mopping up hot spots and patrolling the fire香蕉视频直播檚 perimeter.

To the south, the Keremeos Creek wildfire continues to burn out of control at more than 4,250 hectares. The fire has forced several properties to evacuate in the Olalla and Village of Keremeos area.

jen.zielinski@bpdigital.ca
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About the Author: Jen Zielinski

I am a broadcast journalism graduate from BCIT and hold a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University. I enjoy volunteering with local organizations, such as the Okanagan Humane Society.

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