Highway 97C closed near Logan Lake after wildfire erupts just west of townsite
BC Wildfire Service said 20 firefighters and multiple aircraft were deployed as the 10-hectare blaze showed Rank 3 and 4 fire behavior.
- Highway 97C closed in both directions between Logan Lake and Highland Valley Copper Mine Road on Wednesday following a 10-hectare wildfire discovered near Guichon Creek.
- First reported Wednesday afternoon near Guichon Creek, the blaze is under investigation by BC Wildfire Service , which suspects human activity caused the fire.
- BCWS fire information officer Cali Nessman reported the fire exhibits Rank 3 and 4 behavior: "That means a fire with open visible flame, occasional candling and a moderate rate of spread."
- Thompson-Nicola Regional District and Logan Lake issued evacuation alerts for approximately 7 properties in Electoral Area J and acreages near Ard Righ Road.
- Residents are urged to prepare for potential evacuation orders by packing essential items and arranging transportation as officials continue monitoring the active wildfire.
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