The wildfire on Kelowna含羞草研究社檚 Knox Mountain that sparked on Canada Day remains under control.

The fire is suspected to be human caused and the Kelowna RCMP have confirmed that an investigation is ongoing.

The blaze is considered to be under control and is not likely to spread, as a result of the Kelowna Fire Department and BC Wildfire Service joint suppression efforts.

含羞草研究社淏C Wildfire Service and Kelowna Fire Department ground personnel have secured the fire含羞草研究社檚 perimeter by implementing a fuel-free guard and water delivery system and will be continuing to patrol for remaining hot spots within the fire area,含羞草研究社� said the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations.

READ MORE: Evacuation Order now downgraded to Alert on Kelowna含羞草研究社檚 Knox Mountain

Smoke was first spotted at the top of the popular hiking and biking spot shortly before 2p.m. on July 1. After four and a half hours, the blaze had grown to 6.5 hectares.

The BC Wildfire Service was called in to assist the Kelowna Fire Department in battling the blaze. Air support arrived on scene by 3 p.m.

Helicopters, air tankers and ground crews worked to douse the then out-of-control fire throughout the day and the wildfire was considered 含羞草研究社榟eld含羞草研究社� by 6p.m.

Ground crews remained on the mountain throughout the night on July 1, to prevent growth.

On July 2, the fire was considered to be 含羞草研究社榰nder control含羞草研究社� by the wildfire service.

Evacuation orders issued for residents in the neighbourhoods of Magic Estates, Poplar Point, Knox Mountain, Clifton and Wilden have now been downgraded to evacuation alerts.

A map showing the list of roads and properties under evacuation alert can be viewed at

The City of Kelowna would like to remind people that Knox Mountain Park, including the path to Paul含羞草研究社檚 Tomb, remains closed until further notice. Residents are prohibited from entering the active fire zone and failure to comply may result in a fine of $500.

Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
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