B.C. and Washington Fire Crews Continue to Battle Wildfire Near Hope
Fire crews are protecting structures and keeping roads, trails and camps closed as the out-of-control blaze spans 8,361.59 hectares.
- The Hozomeen Mountain Wildfire remains out of control near Ross Lake, consuming 5,409 hectares in Canada and 2,952.59 hectares in Washington since ignition on July 17.
- Lightning strikes on the Washington side of The Border ignited the fire, which quickly crossed into Canada; firefighters are managing the blaze as part of the Manning Fire Complex.
- BC Wildfire Service, US Forest Service, and North Cascades National Park Service collaborate to contain the fire, deploying a Type 3 helicopter for aerial reconnaissance and water delivery when conditions allow.
- Closures remain in effect for Ross Lake Campsite and Skagit Valley Provincial Park since July 24, with public access restricted at the 6-kilometre mark along Silver Skagit Road.
- Cooler temperatures, cloud cover, and warm air trapping on the Washington side have limited fire growth; officials describe the situation as a "smouldering ground fire" with visibility remaining constrained.
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B.C. and Washington fire crews continue to battle wildfire near Hope - Creston Valley Advance
Firefighting efforts continue on both sides of the B.C.-Washington border for a wildfire near Ross Lake that began in July. The Border 2 Fire, also known as the Hozomeen Mountain Wildfire, is considered out of control. The fire began near Ross Lake due to lightning strikes on the Washington side of the border on July 17 and quickly moved across the border into Canada. The northern tip of Ross Lake is in Canada, southeast of Hope. BC Wildfire Ser…
B.C. and Washington fire crews continue to battle wildfire near Hope - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Firefighting efforts continue on both sides of the B.C.-Washington border for a wildfire near Ross Lake that began in July. The Border 2 Fire, also known as the Hozomeen Mountain Wildfire, is considered out of control. The fire began near Ross Lake due to lightning strikes on the Washington side of the border on July 17 and quickly moved across the border into Canada. The northern tip of Ross Lake is in Canada, southeast of Hope. BC Wildfire Ser…
B.C. and Washington fire crews continue to battle wildfire near Hope - Grand Forks Gazette
Firefighting efforts continue on both sides of the B.C.-Washington border for a wildfire near Ross Lake that began in July. The Border 2 Fire, also known as the Hozomeen Mountain Wildfire, is considered out of control. The fire began near Ross Lake due to lightning strikes on the Washington side of the border on July 17 and quickly moved across the border into Canada. The northern tip of Ross Lake is in Canada, southeast of Hope. BC Wildfire Ser…
B.C. and Washington fire crews continue to battle wildfire near Hope - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Firefighting efforts continue on both sides of the B.C.-Washington border for a wildfire near Ross Lake that began in July. The Border 2 Fire, also known as the Hozomeen Mountain Wildfire, is considered out of control. The fire began near Ross Lake due to lightning strikes on the Washington side of the border on July 17 and quickly moved across the border into Canada. The northern tip of Ross Lake is in Canada, southeast of Hope. BC Wildfire Ser…
B.C. and Washington fire crews continue to battle wildfire near Hope - Northern Sentinel
Firefighting efforts continue on both sides of the B.C.-Washington border for a wildfire near Ross Lake that began in July. The Border 2 Fire, also known as the Hozomeen Mountain Wildfire, is considered out of control. The fire began near Ross Lake due to lightning strikes on the Washington side of the border on July 17 and quickly moved across the border into Canada. The northern tip of Ross Lake is in Canada, southeast of Hope. BC Wildfire Ser…
B.C. and Washington fire crews continue to battle wildfire near Hope - The Interior News - Smithers BC
Firefighting efforts continue on both sides of the B.C.-Washington border for a wildfire near Ross Lake that began in July. The Border 2 Fire, also known as the Hozomeen Mountain Wildfire, is considered out of control. The fire began near Ross Lake due to lightning strikes on the Washington side of the border on July 17 and quickly moved across the border into Canada. The northern tip of Ross Lake is in Canada, southeast of Hope. BC Wildfire Ser…
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