Twin Lakes Wildfire Under Control
BC Wildfire Service said crews and aviation resources were fighting a 0.5-hectare blaze that was not threatening public safety or infrastructure.
- A wildfire burning near Rosewall Creek, west of Bowser, was initially listed as "out of control" by the BC Wildfire Service, with smoke visible from Fanny Bay, Deep Bay, and Highway 19.
- Fire crews worked on the blaze for almost a week before the BCWS changed its status to "being held" on Thursday, Aug 13; by Saturday, Aug 15, the service officially classified it as "under control."
- BCWS officials suspect the fire was human-caused, though the wildfire does not currently pose a threat to public safety or critical infrastructure.
- The 13-hectare Twin Lakes wildfire west of Hemlock Valley is now "under control," located 25 km northeast of Stave Falls near Twin Bridges and Statlu Creek, north of Dickson Lake, a water source for Mission and Abbotsford.
- Wildfires labelled as "under control" are defined by the BCWS as those not projected to spread beyond their current perimeter, clarifying the service's classification system.
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Peninsula News ReviewWildfire listed as burning ‘out of control’ west of Bowser
A wildfire has been listed as burning “out of control” near Rosewall Creek, west of Bowser, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The blaze was 0.5 hectares in size, as of 6:50 p.m. on Aug. 15. It was discovered earlier that day. Smoke from the fire was visible from Fanny Bay, Deep Bay, Bowser and to motorists travelling along Highway 19 and Highway 19A. The wildfire does not currently pose a threat to public safety or critical infrastructure, a…
Small wildfire listed as burning ‘out of control’ west of Bowser
A wildfire has been listed as burning “out of control” near Rosewall Creek, west of Bowser, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The blaze was 0.5 hectares in size, as of 6:50 p.m. on Aug. 15. It was discovered earlier that day. Smoke from the fire was visible from Fanny Bay, Deep Bay, Bowser and to motorists travelling along Highway 19 and Highway 19A. The wildfire does not currently pose a threat to public safety or critical infrastructure, a…
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