Wildfires continue to burn in South Okanagan and Similkameen

PENTICTON – While the fire situation is much improved in the Okanagan this week, several large fires continue to burn in the region.

B.C. Wildfire reports today, July 27, the Mount Eneas fire is now estimated at 1,793 ha and is classified as “being held.”

The fire has been burning four kilometres south of Peachland since Tuesday, July 17 when it was started by lightning.

All evacuation alerts have been rescinded on the blaze, which is considered an interface fire.

The Placer Mountain fire continues to burn, uncontained, 37 km south of Princeton.

The fire is now estimated at 520 ha and more accurate mapping took place yesterday to determine fire track and size.

There are currently 54 firefighters, five helicopters and nine pieces of heavy equipment working the blaze. Crews are also watching for spot fires that may flare up today.

The Snowy Mountain fire located 14 km south of Keremeos continues to burn in the Snowy Protected Area, and is now 1,530 ha.

B.C. Wildfire has adopted a modified response to the blaze which is zero per cent contained, but is not threatening infrastructure.

The Goode’s Creek fire in Okanagan Mountain Park near Kelowna is now estimated at 577 ha.

The south flank of the fire was active yesterday, July 26, and crews responded with skimmers and helicopters.

Crews are performing a direct attack on the southern edge of the fire today.

The Goode’s Creek fire is considered an interface fire.

The Glenfir Road fire continues to burn 10 km northwest of Naramata. Crews were moved from other fires to strengthen containment of the fire, which has grown to 32 ha.

No structures are threatened at this time, although the fire is considered to be an interface fires.

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