Wildfire near Naramata being held by firefighters

A wildfire near Naramata that started yesterday is being held by B.C. Wildfire crews.

The wildfire is 0.37 hectares in size and is roughly located at Little Tunnel, north of Naramata.

The fire is suspected to be human caused, B.C. Wildfire Service fire information officer Kyla Fraser said.

There are six wildfire service personnel and one water tender on scene today, May 20.

The wildfire is not threatening any structures.

— This story was corrected at 2:20 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021 to say is near Naramata, not Summerland.

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