UPDATED: Wildfire north of Nakusp grows to 120 hectares

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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Kate Brown
Kate Brown
Kate is the Senior News Director for B.C. She is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.

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