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Wildfire burning near Pemberton grows to over 500 hectares

It is the largest of the “out of control” fires in the area.
Forest Fire
A firefighter stares down a raging forest fire in B.C.

A wildfire burning near Pemberton has grown to 558 hectares, The fire at Birkenhead Lake is listed as “out of control”. It was started by a lightning strike and discovered on Aug. 5.

, and now 558 hectares as of Wednesday evening. It is the largest of four out of control wildfires in the Pemberton zone.

Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park was closed to the public on Aug. 8 to protect public safety. People have been warned to avoid the area.

The Village of Pemberton (VOP) thanked  BCWS for its efforts as firefighters continue to battle blazes in the local area. 

Anyone who sees a wildfire is asked to contact BCWS immediately at 1-800-663-5555 or text *5555.

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