The Evacuation Alert for households near the K51370 wildfire (known as Blue Grouse Creek Wildfire) has been lifted and the fire is no longer out-of-control.
The wildfire, located in the area of Bear Creek Main, prompted the evacuation alert on Saturday.
Central Okanagan Emergency Management said in an update at 9:58 a.m. on Sunday, firefighting crews have made significant progress in reducing fire activity and protecting the area.
There was no fire growth overnight and as of 11:04 a.m. on Sunday, BC Wildfire Service says the fire is now “being held.”
The alert previously covered properties on the following streets:
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Baird Road
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Bancroft Road
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Banff Road
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Bear Lake Road from Westside Road to Bald Range Creek
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37 Blue Grouse Road
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Blue Grouse Mountain Road
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Bolton Road
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Browse Road
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Edith Court
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Heldon Court
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Siemens Road
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Traders Cove Road
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From Bear Creek Provincial Park to 2171 Westside Road North
