UPDATE: 3:40 p.m.
The Little White Mountain wildfire located 25 kilometres south of Kelowna has grown to 15 hectares.
Airtankers were on the scene earlier today and have completed their objectives.
Eighteen firefighters remain on-site with the support of two helicopters.
Service is currently responding to the Little White Mountain wildfire (K51766) located approx. 25 km S of . The fire is currently estimated to be 15 ha. Airtankers have completed their objectives & 18 firefighters remain on site with support of 2 helicopters.
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ORIGINAL: 11:15 a.m.
A wildfire has broken out near Little White Mountain, approximately 25 kilometres southeast of Kelowna.
According to Taylor McDonald, BC Wildfire Services, the fire is currently classified as out of control and it香蕉视频直播檚 estimated to be three hectares in size.
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BC Wildfire currently has three initial attack crew members responding, supported by a 12 person crew and one helicopter.
Lighting is suspected to be the cause of the fire.
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