(UPDATE: Oct. 15 @ 10 am) – This wildfire is now held, the BC Wildfire Service says.
That means it's not expected to grow beyond its current size estimate of 7.7 hectares.
(UPDATE: Oct. 14 @ 2 pm) – The BC Wildfire Service has updated the size of this fire to reflect minimal growth, as it is now estimated at 7.7 hectares.
It remains out of control at this time as 23 BCWS personnel and the Lavington Fire Department work to contain it.
(UPDATE: Oct. 14 at 11:01 am): The BC Wildfire Service has provided a short update on the fire near Lavington.
According to the agency, the fire is showing "Rank 1" behaviour, meaning smouldering ground fire "with no open flame."
It added: "BCWS crews are continuing suppression efforts on this incident today, constructing handguard and putting in hose lay for water delivery to the fires edge. A water tender is also on site providing water delivery for the crews."
BCWS said it has been assisted by Lavington Fire Department.
The fire is still estimated to be at 6.87 hectares.
(Original story: Oct. 14 at 5:49 am): A new wildfire is burning out of control in the Okanagan.
In its most recent update last night, BC Wildfire Service said the blaze, which is east of Coldstream and west of Lavington, was at 6.87 hectares.
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It was discovered on Monday, BCWS said.
Its cause remains under investigation.
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There have been no evacuation alerts or orders as a consequence of the fire.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
