BC Wildfire Service crews are actioning a wildfire in the Chilcotin.
Fire Information Officer Jeromy Corrigan said it’s located 4 kilometres northeast of Martin Lake and 5 kilometres North of Highway 20.
“Yesterday afternoon (Sunday June 15) it was displaying Rank 3 fire behaviour with Rank 4 at the head, however mostly Rank 3 and that is described as moderately vigorous surface fire which has an organized front and may display candling.”
Corrigan noted the fire is estimated at 290 hectares in size and listed as out of control.
“As of right now, we have ground crews on site and they’re receiving support from both heavy equipment and aviation resources. Smoke will be visible from this fire to motorists travelling on Highway 20.”
He said as of this morning (June 16) there is no impact on Highway 20 but we do encourage any motorists travelling in that direction just to stay up to date by checking Drive BC just to see if there are any potential impacts to the Highway.
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