Update: 9:30 p.m.

A small spot fire occurred this evening across Highway 97C on the south side of the fire.

sa国际传媒淭he local fire department is responding and is working to contain it,sa国际传媒� said BC Wildfire Service.

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Crews working on the Mount Law fire in West Kelowna did not see significant growth in the last 24 hours, said Central Okanagan Emergency Services (CORD).

Assistance from fire crews from Mexico and favourable weather conditions have allowed crews to make good progress on the fire. Fire crews will continue to patrol the south side of the fire along Highway 97C and mop up the north and east side of the fire. A small planned ignition is also planned today (Aug. 29) if weather conditions remain favourable.

sa国际传媒淰isible smoke plumes continue in the area and while we know seeing smoke of any kind can be quite concerning for residents, these plumes are coming from within the perimeter of the fire,sa国际传媒� said West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund. sa国际传媒淭here are some active areas in this fire. BC Wildfire assures us there is an established fire guard around the perimeter and those lines are not currently being challenged.sa国际传媒�

There are no changes to evacuation orders or alerts, said CORD, and residents in the alert areas should be prepared to leave their home at a momentsa国际传媒檚 notice. The fire is approximately 976 hectares large and is still classified as Out of Control.

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