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Out-of-Control Munro Lake Wildfire Forces Evacuations for 325 Near Peachland

Gusty winds fueled rapid growth that drew aircraft and over 40 firefighters.

A wildfire near Peachland, B.C., has prompted an evacuation order for 325 addresses Thursday.
A fire burns at Munro Lake, near Peachland on Sept. 25, 2025.

Overview

  • The B.C. Wildfire Service mapped the blaze at about 74.3 hectares (0.7 sq. km) and reported Rank 3 fire behavior.
  • The Central Okanagan Regional District’s evacuation order for 325 properties remains in effect, with a muster centre open at the Peachland Community Centre.
  • More than 40 personnel, air tankers and four helicopters are attacking the fire, with local fire departments assisting.
  • Officials said winds drove a fast escalation from a small ignition to roughly 10 hectares in under an hour, and the cause is under investigation and suspected to be human-caused.
  • The fire is threatening the Munro Lake Forest Service Road and Peachland Main Road, and more than 1,000 additional properties are on evacuation alert, Global News reported.