Wildfire east of Princeton being held
BC Wildfire Service says the 3.2-hectare Red Creek blaze is not expected to grow beyond its current perimeter.
- A small wildfire east of Princeton is now classified as "Being Held," with the lightning-caused blaze near Red Creek not expected to expand beyond its current perimeter.
- Northwest of Princeton, two wildfires remain out of control in the Tulameen area, complicating regional suppression efforts as crews manage multiple active threats.
- The Holm Creek wildfire spans 49.16 hectares, with the District Fire Department hauling heavy equipment up Lawless Creek Road to repair access routes to the fire site.
- Tenders are shuttling water from the Otter Lake boat launch to portable tanks, requiring motorists to remain aware of increased activity on Lawless Creek Road.
- As of Aug 28, the Wildfire Service reports 208 active wildfires across the province, with 95 out of control, 59 being held, and 54 under control.
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Penticton Western News
Lake Country CalendarWildfire northeast of Princeton under control, Tulameen fires continue to burn
Two fires close to Princeton continue to burn while one is under control. On Thursday, Aug. 27, BC Wildfire Service deemed the 3.2 hectare blaze northeast of Princeton, close to Red Creek as under control. However, northwest of Princeton, two wildfires remain out of control in the Tulameen area. The Holm Creek wildfire reached an estimated 49.16 hectares in size on Thursday. BCWS hasn’t updated the blaze since 8:38 a.m. on Aug. 27. “Heavy equipm…
Wildfire east of Princeton being held
A small wildfire that sparked east of Princeton Tuesday is now officially classified as "Being Held." This means the blaze, located in the Red Creek area and which is suspected to have been caused by lightning, is not expected to expand beyond its current perimeter. It is mapped at 3.2 he...
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