A brush fire broke out on a steep slope above Highway 97 in Peachland. It endangered nearby properties. The BC Wildfire Service reported the fire near the highway is now held.
Local news outlets covered the hillside fire. Castanet, KelownaNow, and Lake Country Calendar all detailed the incident near Highway 97.
Authorities canceled evacuation orders. They also rescinded alerts for Bald Range. The BC Wildfire Service revised the status of the Peachland wildfire near Highway 97 after the blaze put nearby residences at hazard along the highway.