Bald Range wildfire grows as crews battle heat, wind and rugged terrain

Hot, dry weather and strong winds are making it more difficult for crews battling the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland.

The B.C. Wildfire Service says fire activity has increased as winds of up to 30 kilometres an hour are expected to keep the blaze active, with stubborn fire behaviour reported in the southern and western portions of the fire.

Crews are using air tankers and small-scale controlled burns in an effort to slow the fire and strengthen containment lines.

The wildfire has grown to about 227 square kilometres since it was discovered nearly two weeks ago.