UPDATE: Out-of-control West Kelowna wildfire now 8 hectares in size
16-06-2026 20:13 via nanaimobulletin.com

UPDATE: Out-of-control West Kelowna wildfire now 8 hectares in size

UPDATE 11:56 a.m.
RCMP and peace officers are blocking Benedick Road at the intersection of Campbell Road and Lucinde Road.
According to BC Wildfire Service, the blaze is now 8 hectares in size.
At this time, no evacautions alerts or orders are in place.
Helicopters are now on scene bucketing the blaze.
UPDATE 11:56 a.m.
RCMP and peace officers are blocking Benedick Road at the intersection of Campbell Road and Lucinde Road.
According to BC Wildfire Service, the blaze is now 0.5 hectares in size
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