Smoke prevents firefighters from accessing Helmcken Falls wildfire

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Fire Information Officer Marla Catherall says the blaze is estimated at 37 hectares in size.

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But Catherall says access is a problem for firefighters.

“We don’t have firefighters on site right now, just because there is limited visibility,” said Catherall. “They are getting flown in, so we don’t want to leave our personnel there and not be able to get them out if they need to.”

Roads and trails into Helmcken Falls are closed, as is the viewing platform for the spectacular waterfall.

Information about the park closure is available here.