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UPDATE: New wildfire east of Armstrong under control

The fire is 0.7 hectares in size

A new wildfire east of Armstrong was discovered on Monday night, Aug. 12.

And within hours has been held. And is now under control.

The lightning-caused blaze was found at 9:47 p.m. It is currently 0.7 hectares near Glanzier Creek.

"BC Wildfire crews are aware of smoke that has been detected on the north east side of the community high above the McLeod Subdivision area," said the Township of Spallumcheen. "At this time, it does not appear that the situation is posing a threat to township residents and the township will continue to provide information as it becomes available."

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Jordy Cunningham

About the Author: Jordy Cunningham

Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree
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