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Crews responding to two wildfires near Pemberton

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staff report
September 17, 2023 12:44pm

The BC Wildfire Service is responding to two high-visibility fires in the Pemberton Zone, including a fire that was discovered on September 15.

In a new bulletin, the Coastal Fire Service said it’s expected that the fires will show smoke and fire activity but are not threatening any homes or structures and are burning in steep terrain. Crews are assessing the fires, which are out of control, which means a wildfire that is out of control and not responding to supression efforts.

Sockeye Creek

BC Wildfire Service Officers have discovered a suspected “holdover” fire from the recent lightning. The Sockeye Creek is currently burning in the Birkenhead Lake Park, 30 km northwest of Pemberton. The fire is very visible from Birkenhead Lake and surrounding areas.

 Spetch Creek

Crews are responding to Spetch Creek Fire that is located 13 kilometres northeast of Pemberton. Aviation resources and personnel are on scene with the goal of full suppression. The fire is highly visible from Pemberton, Birken, Pool Creek and Hwy 99, especially at night, says BC Wildfire Service.

BCWildfire Service is urging the public to review the emergency preparedness plans, and sign up for emergency alerts such as evacuation alerts or orders. The BC Wildfire Service prioritizes responding to wildfires in the order of values at risk: human life and safety, property, areas with high environmental values.

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