Wildfire south of La Casa now 742 hectares (Vernon)

Vernon NewsBCWS says night vision helicopters, firefighters will work overnight at Quilpituk Creek blazeCrews work overnight at firePhoto: Bowen Assman Smoke shrouds the Quilpituk Creek fire at 5:45 p.m. on TuesdayUPDATE: 9:14 p.m. The BC Wildfire Service says helicopters equipped with night vision technology will be working on the Quilpituk Creek fire overnight, working to subdue more active parts of the blaze. UPDATE 5:25 p.m.Central Okanagan emergency officials say they are in a holding pattern at the Quilpituk Creek wildfire south of La Casa. UPDATE: 1:52 p.m.A flare-up within the Quilpituk Creek wildfire perimeter sparked Monday night, prompting a response from BC Wildfire crews. BC Wildfire Service currently lists the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire at 742 hectares and out of control.