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UPDATE: Peachland wildfire contained

The fire is estimated to be three hectares in size
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UPDATE: 1:50 p.m.

The Peachland wildfire has been held at four hectares, said BC Wildfire information officer Rachel Witt.

The fire is now 100 per cent contained.

ORIGINAL:

The wildfire near Peachland is estimated to be around three hectares in size.

According to BC Witt, updates will be provided shortly after 11 a.m.

Eight firefighters fought the blaze overnight, which is near Princeton Avenue in Peachland.

Peachland firefighters were released by BC Wildfire last night around 9:30 p.m.

Smoke is still visible, said Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig.

The Capital News will update the story as more information becomes available.