A blaze broke out on a hillside above Highway 97 in Peachland. It threatened nearby properties. The BC Wildfire Service reported the fire near the highway is currently under control.
Local reporting teams covered the hillside fire. Castanet, KelownaNow, and Lake Country Calendar all reported on the incident near Highway 97.
Authorities lifted 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 They also rescinded alerts for Bald Range.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.