B.C. Wildfire Service Battles 6.5-Hectare Cougar Mountain Fire Near Whistler
Crews are working with helicopter support as lightning is suspected and no evacuations or alerts are in place, officials said.
- Discovered Wednesday about 15 kilometres south of Pemberton, The Cougar Mountain wildfire currently spans 6.5 hectares near Whistler.
- Lightning is the suspected cause of the blaze, according to the Wildfire Service, which is actively managing the fire.
- Two initial attack crews and one unit crew are on site as of Thursday at noon, working with helicopter support and bucketing operations to keep fire activity low.
- No evacuations or alerts have been issued for the area, though Smoke may be visible to motorists; the fire is not currently impacting the Highway.
- The Wildfire Service currently deems the blaze as burning out of control, though it remains contained at 6.5 hectares as crews maintain suppression efforts.
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