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Heavy smoke, fire seen in Okanagan Falls – Penticton News

Grass, brush, trees on fire

UPDATE: 4:08 p.m.

An Okanagan Falls resident said they can see grass, brush and trees on fire on Saturday afternoon.

Barbara Langston said the fire looks to be off the corner of 10th Avenue and McLean Creek Road.

Another resident reported that the fire is near the Apple Bin on the East Side Road. The fire is said to have started in an orchard and is moving up the hill.

“Black smoke and flame can be seen from the main road through town,” Deb said.

Castanet has also reached out to the OKanagan Falls Volunteer Fire Department for more information.


ORIGINAL: 3:35 p.m.

Smoke has been seen burning south of Skaha Lake on Saturday afternoon, burning near Okanagan Falls.

BC Wildfire Service said they are looking into information on a possible new fire start.

Multiple Castanet readers have reported the large plume of smoke, which is very visible to those in Penticton.

Castanet will have more information as it becomes available.

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