Peachland Fire Near Highway 97 Sends Smoke, Crews Respond
A wildfire near Peachland, British Columbia, is sending smoke into the sky, with crews responding.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 25, 2026, 10:09 p.m. ET
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Aug 25, 2026, 10:09 p.m. ETFirst report
Fire Burning Near Highway 97 in Peachland Sends Smoke Column
A fire burning near Highway 97 in Peachland, British Columbia, is sending a column of smoke into the sky, according to a report from Castanet. The fire's size has been reported as less than a hectare, though no containment figure has been reported.
The fire's cause has not been determined. The situation is developing, and further details have not yet been established.
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- Version 226 Aug 2026, 03:23current
Updated to reflect conflicting reports on fire behaviour and state name.
- Version 126 Aug 2026, 02:23
First published.
- Version 126 Aug 2026, 02:09current
First published.
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