Fire ignites south of Sicamous, closes Highway 97A

Jul 20, 2021 | 1:00 PM

SICAMOUS, B.C. — A new wildfire has ignited Tuesday (July 20) in the area of Swansea Point south of Sicamous, along Highway 97A.

The fire is south of Two Mile Creek, and is believed to have been caused by an automobile collision.

B.C. Wildfire Service personnel are responding to that fire, and Highway 97A is closed in the area.

According to a social media post, the initial size estimate is ten hectares.