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By Marty Hastings

WILDFIRE UPDATE

Mara Mountain wildfire burning away from Sicamous: CSRD

Jul 21, 2024 | 10:14 AM

SICAMOUS — The Mara Mountain fire is growing away from Sicamous, according to a news release issued on Saturday (July 20) by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

Lightning is the suspected cause of the fire, which was discovered on Thursday (July 18) burning seven kilometres southeast of Sicamous.

Listed at 29.2 hectares as of Saturday evening on the BC Wildfire Service website, the blaze is growing in a northeast direction and not threatening structures or populated areas.

The BC Wildfire Service has directed two heavy helicopters to work on the fire and continues to evaluate other firefighting options, noting it is difficult to access due to steep terrain.

The smoke plume from the fire is becoming increasingly visible to the public.

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Meanwhile, spot fires discovered in recent days in the Perry River area and Upper and Lower Probity Creek Peak areas are small, remote and not threatening structures, according to the CSRD.

A fire in the Anstey area (K41062) is being actively fought with helicopters and a RapAttack crew, while another fire in the area (K41143) is now listed as being held, which means it is not expected to grow beyond current boundaries.

Fires near Dasnier’s Bay (K41061) and Yard Creek (K41078) are now under control.

Two fires in the Three Valley Gap area (K41081 & K41078) saw no significant growth and a drone scan is planned for Sunday (July 21), according to the CSRD.