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UPDATE: Wildfire south of Penticton

The fire is suspected lightning caused
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Fire reported in the Shatford Creek area.

UPDATE: 3:20 p.m.

A wildfire south of Penticton in the Shatford Creek area has grown to .5 hectares. 

BC Wildfire has assigned resources to the blaze. 


An out of control wildfire is being reported near Apex Mountain Road in the Shatford Creek area, south of Penticton. 

The blaze was first reported Monday, June 16 and is an estimated .24 hectares. 

According to BC Wildfire the blaze is suspected to be lightning caused. 

There are currently no area restrictions or evacuations associated with this fire. 

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Jen Zielinski

About the Author: Jen Zielinski

I am a broadcast journalism graduate from BCIT and hold a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University. I enjoy volunteering with local organizations, such as the Okanagan Humane Society.
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