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Lightning causes fire near West Kelowna

Nelson Daily Staff
By Nelson Daily Staff
July 29th, 2012

A fire cause by lightning is 60 per cent contains as of Sunday afternoon said the Southeast Fire Centre.

The fire is on the hill above Wilson Landing in West Kelowna was first reported Saturday (July 28).

Currently 25 firefighters and one helicopter are fighting with fire.

Personnel were on site Sunday  morning and working to complete hand guard around the fire.

Crews are continuing to apply water to hot spots.

The active fire is approximately four hectares in size.

 

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