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BCWS Responding to Wildfire Sparked Near Placer Creek and Eastgate

OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 13 – The Placer Creek wildfire remains uncontrolled at 241 hectares with 23 firefighters and a helicopter on site, while the cause is still under investigation, BC Wildfire Service said.

  • A wildfire broke out on Saturday afternoon in the Similkameen Valley, close to the area surrounding Placer Creek and the Eastgate neighborhood.
  • The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with human activity possible but not confirmed given limited details.
  • BC Wildfire Service reported the fire grew to 40 hectares by late afternoon while aerial resources were deployed overhead.
  • Fire information officer Cassidy Martin encouraged the public to send photos of fire reports via the app or dashboard to aid response.
  • This wildfire’s progression and investigation suggest ongoing active management and community involvement in early detection.
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