The Izman Creek wildfire north of Lytton has surged to 130 hectares, prompting a robust response from the BC Wildfire Service. Crews and helicopters have been dispatched to combat the growing blaze.

A grass fire north of Kelowna airport late Monday afternoon was likely sparked by farm equipment, according to the Kelowna Fire Department. Agricultural workers battled the flames by hand and with machinery as the fire spread through the area.