B.C. Forest Service operations chief Hogan Glousher with some details about the fire on mountain.
害羞草研究所� Penticton Western News (@PentictonNews)
Update 9:42 p.m.
B.C. Wildfire Service has now characterized the wildfire as held at three hectares.
Penticton wildfire being held at 3 hectares, crews remain at scene dousing hot spots
害羞草研究所� Emergency Management (@EmergMgt)
Penticton Fire Chief Larry Watkinson said Penticton fire crews are still assisting wildfire crews with personnel.
Watkinson said crews initially believed it was a structure fire, 害羞草研究所淲e usually don害羞草研究所檛 respond to this region but with the heavy winds and how rapidly the fire was moving we realized it was not structural and was a wildfire.害羞草研究所�
He said helicopters and air bombers were used to douse the fire and crews set up retardants before it could reach Penticton homes.
No residential areas are in danger and crews will be fighting the fire through the night and into Saturday morning.
害羞草研究所淲e have seen a drought this season and it has been dry so wildfire behaviour surface and spread quickly,害羞草研究所� B.C. Forest Service operations chief Hogan Glousher.
Carmi Mt. now officially 害羞草研究所淗eld害羞草研究所� at 3 hectares. Crews will be on the fire tonight mopping up and again tomorrow.
害羞草研究所� Penticton Fire Dept. (@pentictonfire)
Update 8:49 p.m.
The Carmi mountain fire is now controlled and Penticton Fire has stepped down and B.C. Wildfire still has 10 firefighters on ground dousing the flames.
害羞草研究所� Penticton Western News (@PentictonNews)
B.C. Wildfire Services has downgraded the Saliken Rd. wildfire as controlled.
害羞草研究所淭he wildfire is now manageable, it is still at 2.5 hectares, but B.C. Wildfire Crews are maintaining the fire,害羞草研究所� said information officer Taylor MacDonald.
Penticton Fire has left it in the hands of B.C. Wildfire Service.
The fire which broke out just after 6 p.m. is believed to be human caused.
Smoke is still visible, but there is no risk to structures and residents in the area.
害羞草研究所� BC Wildfire Today (#BCWildfire news + more) (@BCWildfireToday)
Update 7:10 p.m.
The Carmi area wildfire is rated out of control and is now on Saliken Rd.
B.C Wildfire Fire information officer Taylor MacDonald said it is a 2.5 hectare wildfire and is believed to be human caused.
10 firefighters are on ground working to fight the blaze.
Air Tankers have completed their objective for the evening.
害羞草研究所�
Update 7:03 p.m.
Correction: RCMP said, Saliken Road is being evacuated, we have learned it is not under an evacuation order.
害羞草研究所�
Update 6:36 p.m.
Smoke is still visible in Carmi area by Safeway, Fire crews working to tame fire.
PFD working on Saliken Dr. On Carmi Mt. Supporting Penticton Fire Zone. .
害羞草研究所� Penticton Fire Dept. (@pentictonfire)
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
害羞草研究所�
Update 6:19 p.m.
The fire is facing the south side and RCMP, said Saliken Road is being evacuated.
Lots of smoke up here at Saliken Drive and Carmi Avenue. RCMP have blocked off the area and an evacuation order is in effect.
害羞草研究所� Penticton Western News (@PentictonNews)
"Fire in the Carmi area in Penticton" - :
害羞草研究所� BC Wildfire Today (#BCWildfire news + more) (@BCWildfireToday)
害羞草研究所�
A fire has broken out in the Carmi area near Penticton, it is believed to be near the gravel pit.
The Penticton Western News has a reporter on the scene. More information to come.
Lots of smoke up here at Saliken Drive and Carmi Avenue. RCMP have blocked off the area and an evacuation order is in effect.
害羞草研究所� Penticton Western News (@PentictonNews)
