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By Marty Hastings

WILDFIRE WATCH

Wildfire sparks southeast of district of Wells

Jul 21, 2024 | 9:23 AM

The BC Wildfire Service is responding to the 170-hectare Antler Creek Wildfire, which was discovered on Saturday (July 20) burning about 12 kilometres southeast of the district of Wells in the Cariboo Fire Centre.

Smoke is highly visible from the district of Wells, Barkerville Historic Town and Park and surrounding areas, according to a BC Wildfire Service twitter post on Saturday.

The blaze is displaying Rank 3 fire behaviour, characterized by an organized flame front and a moderate rate of spread with some candling.

Helicopters and airtankers are responding to the incident and heavy equipment has been mobilized to establish access to the wildfire and establish containment lines, according to the post.

On July 15, there was good news for the historic community of Barkerville and the district of Wells.

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The Cariboo Regional District lifted an evacuation alert for the area prompted by the Cornish Mountain wildfire.

The district noted an evacuation alert or order could still be enacted if conditions change.