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By Liam Verster
Wildfire Activity

Small wildfire sparked near West Kelowna

May 5, 2025 | 11:32 AM

A small area of terrain in thew Okanagan ignited Sunday.

The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said a 0.2 hectare wildfire was discovered near Lambly Lake, off Bear Lake Mountain Road north east of West Kelowna, on May 4.

The BCWS said the fire was considered Under Control as of 12 p.m. Monday.

The fire was suspected of being human-caused, though no specific details were provided.

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