Hull Hill fire now believed to be the result of human activity

Sep 26, 2017 | 4:41 PM

KAMLOOPS — The BC Wildfire Service says new evidence suggests a wildfire that has burned since yesterday near Lac Le Jeune was caused by human activity.

The Hull Hill fire is burning in timber about 15 kilometres south of Kamloops.

Fire Information Officer Justine Hunse says the small fire is now being held.

“The fire, as of our last estimates, is estimated at 0.65 hectares in size,” said Hunse. “The BC Wildfire Service is in full response. We have six firefighters responding.”