Wildfire burning out of control in the Interior near Ashcroft
Posted July 21, 2019 8:13 pm.
Last Updated July 22, 2019 8:53 am.
ASHCROFT (NEWS 1130) — A fire is burning out of control in the Interior, about 24 kilometres east of Ashcroft.
The fire started Sunday afternoon.
It is suspected to be caused by a human, says Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald.
“It is visible from the highway so people may be able to see it when they’re driving by,” she adds.
It’s estimated to be one hectare in size. Personnel from the BC Wildfire Service are on scene, accompanied by one helicopter.
The #BCWildfire Service is responding to a wildfire approx 24 km east of #AshcroftBC, adjacent to Highway 1/97. This fire (K21016) is burning in steep terrain and is estimated at 1 ha in size. BCWS personnel are on site and being assisted by a helicopter. #Sicamous
— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) July 22, 2019
