Penticton Crews attack Hwy 97 fire

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The pictures look scary, but then fire pictures always do.

UPDATE: 8:45 a.m.

Traffic on Highway 97 by Sage Mesa Drive is operating at one lane in both directions as crews attack a brush fire sparked just north of Penticton Thursday morning.

Drive BC says to expect delays.

Penticton and Penticton Indian Band fire crews are on scene at a command at Sage Mesa Drive.

More information to come.

https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton ... -Penticton

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Please don't discuss cause of fires. Await media/official updates.