07/17/2024
We are responding to the Brent Road wildfire (K51015) estimated at 0.75 hectares in size and located approximately 3 kilometres south of Peachland on the western side of Highway 97.
Two initial attack crews, two response officers, a helicopter, a water tender and both the Peachland Fire and Rescue Service and Summerland Fire Department are responding. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the RCMP are also responding.
The fire is burning rank 1 with some rank 2, meaning a smouldering ground fire, with some visible open flame. The cause is currently undetermined.
There are structures on the eastern side of Highway 97, however no structures are currently threatened by this wildfire.
The fire is visible to travelers on Highway 97, for updates on road conditions, visit Drive BC: https://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/events/id/DBC-66270.html
Details are also available here: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2024&incidentNumber=K51015