By Matt Fetinko

More help on the way to battle Okanagan fires

Aug 22, 2020 | 9:27 AM

Dozens more firefighters are expected to arrive in the southern Okanagan today to help battle a blaze raging near Penticton.

The BC Wildfire Service says a crew of 40 firefighters worked through the night to try to protect property from the 20-square kilometre fire.

An additional 60 firefighters, along with another helicopter, are also expected to be deployed today to attack the blaze, joining the 132 firefighters and 15 choppers already on site.

The Wildfire Service is also sending in more teams to set up sprinkler systems to protect 37-hundred homes, whose residents have been warned to be ready to leave with little notice.

Earlier this week, Prince George Fire Centre confirmed it was sending reinforcements to help battle the blaze. It has been a lighter than usual fire season in the PG Fire Centre to date.

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