UPDATE 2:45am August 30
The Skaha Creek wildfire is now listed at 100 hectares in size. Officials say structures remain unaffected at this time and flames are visible from Penticton, the highway and surrounding communities.
The BC Wildfire Service, says personnel will be on site overnight to monitor the fire.
"Tomorrow, this fire will be managed by the Incident Management Team on the Okanagan Complex of fires. Resources will be shared among the complex to support suppression efforts."
UPDATE: 5:39PM August 29
The Skaha Creek wildfire is currently estimated to be 35 hectares in size.
The BC wildfire Service says the fire is exhibiting Rank 2 behaviour, which means it is a surface fire burning with visible open flame but is not threatening any structures. 20 ground personnel are on site supported by one piece of heavy equipment and skimmers.
The City of Penticton says "although the Skaha Creek Wildfire is not a threat to properties within the boundaries of the City of Penticton, the response may affect services at the Penticton Regional Airport as well as recreational boating on Skaha and Okanagan Lakes."
Anyone flying in or out of the Penticton Regional Airport over the next few days is advised to check yyf.penticton.ca for current flight information.
Recreational boaters on Skaha and Okanagan Lakes are also asked to stay close to shore to allow aircraft responding to the nearby wildfire to collect lake water.
The Penticton Indian Band and Westhills Aggregates are also supporting the response and improving road conditions to allow crews and equipment better access to the fire site. The Band would like to remind the public to avoid areas and roadways close to the fire as it puts responders and the community at risk.
A new wildfire has popped up six kilometres southwest of Penticton.
The Skaha Creek wildfire is now estimated to be 6 hectares and is classified as Out of Control.
Twenty-three BC Wildfire personnel are currently responding supported by skimmers and airtankers, which have made good progress cooling the fire and dropping retardant along its flanks.
The BC Widlfire Service is reminding all water recreationalists to remain clear of all water skimming aircraft so they can safely pick up water on the lake surface.
Currently, no structures are threatened.
The fire is suspected to be human caused.