Fire crews responded to a controlled burn in the Skaha Hills area on March 31. (Jordyn Thomson/Penticton Western News)

Fire crews responded to a controlled burn in the Skaha Hills area on March 31. (Jordyn Thomson/Penticton Western News)

Controlled burn near Penticton raises alarms

Penticton and Penticton Indian Band fire crews responded to ensure the fire was under control

  • Mar. 31, 2019 12:00 a.m.

An intentional burn in the Skaha Hills area raised alarms and fire crews responded to make sure it was under control on Sunday, March 31.

A Western News reporter on scene said Penticton Fire Department and Penticton Indian Band fire crews visited the site of the fire on Sandhill road to make sure it was under control. As it is a good venting day, the controlled burn is allowed.

Penticton firefighters have returned to the station after checking in on the fire.

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