New Monte Lake fire being held, impacting airport operations
KAMLOOPS — The Martin Mountain fire north of Monte Lake is now 100 per cent contained, but a new fire in the area proves the wildfire risk remains extremely high.
The fire, located at the south end of the lake near the campground, sparked late Monday afternoon, closing the highway in both directions.
The new fire is located less than five kilometres from the Martin Mountain fire that forced Monte Lake residents out of their homes last week.