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Wildfire in hills above Peachland

A wildfire has broken out in the Central Okanagan.

According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire is in the hills above Peachland, on Pincushion Mountain.

The fire was first reported around 5 p.m. and is located around 3 kilometres north of Okanagan Lake.

The Spring Lake fire is sized at 1.2 hectares and is listed as being out of control.

BC Wildfire says 28 firefighters are en route, along with two air tankers and two helicopters.

Global News has a webcam aimed at the wildfire.

The Okanagan’s fire danger rating is currently listed as high, though there are pockets of moderate and extreme throughout the region.

 

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