A wildfire broke out on a steep slope above Highway 97 in Peachland. It endangered nearby homes. The BC Wildfire Service confirmed the fire near the highway is currently under control.
Local news outlets covered the hillside fire. Castanet, KelownaNow, and Lake Country Calendar all reported on the incident near Highway 97.
Authorities lifted evacuation orders. They also rescinded alerts for Bald Range. The BC Wildfire Service updated the status of the Peachland wildfire near Highway 97 after the brush fire put nearby homes at hazard along the highway.