Minimal growth on fire burning south of Coquihalla Connector

The BC Wildfire Service says fire behaviour on the Brenda Creek Fire was elevated Monday afternoon due to increased winds, but perimeter growth was minimal.

The fire, south of the Okanagan Connector Highway 97C, and approximately 40 kilometers from West Kelowna, is estimated at 450 hectares and remains out of control.

An evacuation alert continues within a portion of the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area of the Regional District of Central Okanagan affecting approximately 18 properties, three recreational campsites and Crown land in the RDCO electoral area.

An online map showing the alert area is available at cordemergency.ca/map. This area is also affected by a BC Wildfire Area Restriction Order.