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Helicopter, rappel crew attacking lightning-caused wildfire between Mara and Mabel lakes

Fire in Hunters Range estimated at 1 hectare
Lachlan Labere
Lachlan Labere
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The yellow diamond on the map pinpoints the location of a lightning-caused fire in the Hunters Range area discovered Aug. 12. (BC Wildfire Service map)

The BC Wildfire Service is fighting a lightning-caused blaze in the Hunters Range area, southeast of Kingfisher Creek Provincial Park.

According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), as of Friday morning, Aug. 13, the fire was estimated to be one hectare in size, and was reported on Aug. 12. It is located on steep terrain, and was being fought by a helicopter and a three-person rappel crew.


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Lachlan Labere

About the Author: Lachlan Labere

Editor of the Salmon Arm Observer, Shuswap Market, and Eagle Valley News. I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to keep our readers informed and engaged.
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