West Kelowna

Westside Road had to be closed near the log boom just before Bear Creek Park after a wildfire broke out late Thursday evening.

The fire was burning on a hillside just off Westside Road and fire crews managed to bring the fire under control just after 11:00 p.m, the road was open around midnight.

Crews are now in the mop up stage.

Light winds are reported in the area and said to be adding to the difficulty fire crews are facing

At least eight fire engines are on the scene and the fire is visible from the road and can be seen burning up the hillside.

No homes are threatened at this time and emergency crews hope to gain the upper hand soon.

This is the second blaze to hit West Kelowna Thursday. Around 5 p.m. another fire had to be battled after sparks from a grinder ignited it.

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Photo: Contributed - Jordan Luciak

A fire burns near Bear Creek Park off Westside Rd. Thursday night.