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BCWS Responding to Wildfire Sparked Near Placer Creek and Eastgate
OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 13 – The Placer Creek wildfire remains uncontrolled at 241 hectares with 23 firefighters and a helicopter on site, while the cause is still under investigation, BC Wildfire Service said.
- On Saturday afternoon, a wildfire ignited in the vicinity of Placer Creek and the Eastgate area, expanding to cover 40 hectares and remaining uncontrolled.
- The fire’s cause is under investigation amid limited details, with BC Wildfire Service noting it is newly sparked and active as of the update at 3:40 p.m.
- Fire Information Officer Cassidy Martin stated aerial resources are already working overhead, and highlighted that wildfires can start by accident or intent through various human activities.
- Martin explained human-caused fires can come from sparks by dirt bikes or falling poles and reminded the public that not all such fires are malicious or negligent.
- Officials encourage the public to send fire reports and photos through the app or dashboard, noting strong community response has aided monitoring efforts near the Eastgate area.
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Placer Creek fire east of Penticton balloons to 241 hectares
The Placer Creek wildfire has now grown to 241 hectares in size. Sparked on Saturday, July 12, the fire east of Princeton and South of Penticton, near E.C. Manning Provincial Park has been classified as out of control.
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