Updated Story, July 31, 12:30 p.m.
The MacLeod Creek wildfire, located about eight kilometres north of Nakusp, has grown to 120 hectares.
An update posted at 11:52 a.m. on the B.C. Wildfire Service website said the fire, discovered at 9:15 p.m. on July 30, is believed to have been caused by lightning.
At 8 a.m. today, the blaze was estimated at just 0.009 hectares – meaning it expanded by nearly 120 hectares in just over three and a half hours.
The wildfire remains classified as out of control.
No area restrictions have been imposed yet.
More updates to come.
Original Story, July 30 at 10:00 p.m.
Wildfire Services are responding to the MacLeod Creek wildfire, located approximately eight kilometres north of Nakusp on the east side of Highway 23, that was discovered at 9:16 p.m. July 30.
“We don’t have a confirmed accurate size at this time. Wildfire crews and a response officer are currently en-route to Nakusp.” said B.C. Wildfire Services.
For more information, visit the incident details page here, https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents…
We will bring you more information as it comes in.
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