UPDATE: 10 p.m.
The Mount Conkle wildfire near Summerland is now mapped at 118 hectares, but is still 90 per cent guarded by BC Wildfire Service crews.
A total of 40 firefighters were battling the blaze today.
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Updated: 1:45 p.m.
The District of Summerland has rescinded an evacuation order for 23411 Callan Rd. and 25200 Callan Rd and issued an evacuation alert for 951 Meadow Valley Rd, according to the districtsa国际传媒檚 website.
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The wildfire near Summerland is still burning, covering 93 hectares, but is being guarded by BC Wildfire Service crews.
This morning wildfire crews are working to strengthen the line around the Mount Conkle wildfire, located eight kilometres southwest of Summerland. Yesterday, the fire was 90 per cent guarded.
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After that, yousa国际传媒檒l start to see containment numbers, she said.
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