A blaze broke out on a steep slope above Highway 97 in Peachland. It threatened nearby properties. The BC Wildfire Service says the fire near the highway is now held.
Local media organisations covered the hillside fire. Castanet, KelownaNow, and Lake Country Calendar all covered the incident near Highway 97.
Authorities removed evacuation orders. They also rescinded alerts for Bald Range. The BC Wildfire Service revised the status of the Peachland wildfire near Highway 97 after the blaze placed nearby residences at risk along the highway.