‘Vigorous’ wildfire west of 70 Mile House measured at 20 hectares: BC Wildfire Service
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100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says it’s responding to a wildfire south of Meadow Lake, approximately 25 kilometres west of Highway 97 near 70 Mile House.
According to the BCWS dashboard as of Tuesday (Aug. 16) morning, the Meadow Lake fire measures at just over 20 hectares. The ignition date was Monday (Aug. 15) with the suspected cause being lightning. The province was struck by lightning nearly 1,800 times from Aug. 10 to 13.
BCWS says the fire is displaying vigorous fire activity. While smoke is highly visible from surrounding communities, BCWS says no structures are threatened at this time.
BCWS adds there are 21 fire fighters on site with two pieces of heavy equipment on scene. Airtankers and helicopters are also helping with retardant and bucketing.
