Oliver Fire Department responded to a small brush fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon. (Black Press file photo)

Oliver Fire Department responded to a small brush fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon. (Black Press file photo)

Brush fire breaks out in South Okanagan

Crews currently have the fire under control

  • Jul. 16, 2019 12:00 a.m.

The Oliver Fire Department is on the scene of a brush fire on Black Sage Road.

Crews have the fire under control and are working on hotspots and clean up, according to the fire department. A BC Wildfire crew is also assisting with hotspots.

Motorists are being advised to watch out for emergency vehicles.

A wildfire, which has been reported as held, also broke out in Oliver on Sunday evening.

READ MORE: Wildfire crews working small blaze in South Okanagan

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