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Wildfire that sparked evacuations reclassified as 'held' near Penticton, B.C.

BY , Aug 26, 2020 7:27 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

The BC Wildfire Service says the fire smouldering south of Penticton is now unlikely to spread.

The service has reclassified the fire that scorched more than 20 square kilometres on the east side of Skaha Lake as ``held.''

A fire is held when the service believes enough action has been taken with the resources at hand that the fire is not likely to spread under prevailing or forecasted conditions.

The majority of residents forced to flee have been allowed to return home and authorities have said they hope to lift the evacuation order for 74 remaining properties soon.

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