The Rose Valley Dam wildfire is being held and remains at three-hectares since it was tracked on Sunday, Aug. 2.
The Kamloops Wildfire Centre said it does not anticipate any further spread beyond the existing or predetermined boundaries of the fire due to weather and suppression tactics.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Multiple ground crews from BC Wildfire and West Kelowna Fire and Rescue are working to knock down the Rose Valley Dam wildfire within the Penticton Fire Zone. The fire is located 11 kilometres north of West Kelowna. Twenty-seven personnel are working onsite and receiving support from six skimmers.
Crews are also supported by multiple aircraft, which knocked down the fire back on all flanks overnight on Aug. 2. Smouldering hotspots remain, however, the fire is not expected to advance.
“We’d like to thank BC Wildfire for their assistance and expertise in fighting this complex fire,” said Jason Brolund, West Kelowna Fire and Rescue.
“The geography of the area as well as the gusty winds and hot weather made this a tough fight for all involved. Teams from multiple agencies worked together in unified command to keep the fire small, prevent it from threatening homes and the drinking water supply for a large portion of our community. We thank the public for the multiple reports to 911 that helped us pinpoint the fire location and get there quickly”
BC Wildfire will provide updates regarding the fire size. The cause remains under investigation.
UPDATE: 5:40 p.m.
Crews are still on scene battling what had been dubbed the Rose Valley Dam wildfire in West Kelowna.
The fire is around 11 kilometres northeast of West Kelowna, approximately 2 hectares in size and is currently classified as out of control, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.
“Three initial attack crews and a 20-person unit crew are responding to the fire, with additional support from aerial resources and the West Kelowna Fire Rescue,” the Wildfire Service wrote on its Facebook page.
The BC Wildfire Service is responding to the Rose Valley Dam wildfire (K50848) fire, located approximately 11 kilometres…
Posted by BC Wildfire Service on Sunday, August 2, 2020
The cause of the blaze remains unknown and is under investigation.
No structures are currently threatened.
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A wildfire appears to have sparked in the hill of West Kelowna, above Westside Road near the Bear Creek area.
At least four air tankers and two helicopters on scene of a #BCwildfire in the hills of West #Kelowna above Bear Creek Road. Boaters watch out! @BCGovFireInfo pic.twitter.com/fFB518fDOM
— Jen Zielinski (@Jen_zee) August 2, 2020
A helicopter is currently working on dousing the fire.
The blaze is currently not of note on the B.C. Wildfire Dashboard.
Capital News has reached out to the Kamloops Fire Centre and West Kelowna Fire and Rescue for more information.
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