Mine Creek wildfire being held at 2,900 hectares

Mine Creek wildfire being held at 2,900 hectares

KAMLOOPS — The Mine Creek wildfire burning along the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt is currently being held. In an update Monday (Sept. 15), the BC Wildfire Service said it means the fire that briefly closed the highway earlier this month is expected to remain within its current boundary that is estimated to be a little over 2,900 hectares or 29 square kilometres in size. Speaking to CFJC Today, BC Wildfire Service Information Offic…