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BCWS crews battling wildfire northwest shore of Elbow Lake in East Cariboo

Fire has grown to 250 hectares in 24 hours
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BC Wildfire Crews, aircraft, contractors and heavy equipment are on the scene of a wildfire near the northwest shore of Elbow Lake east of Horsefly in the Cariboo Fire Centre. (BC Wildfire Service image)

B.C. Widlfire Service crews are fighting a fire near the northwest shore of Elbow Lake in the Cariboo region, currently estimated to be 250 hectares on Friday, June 9.

The fire was discovered Thursday, June 8.

Cariboo Fire Centre information officer Talia McKay confirmed along with BCWS personnel, there are contractors, aircraft and heavy equipment on site constructing control lines and suppression on the fire.

Fire C30675 is located adjacent to the northwest shore of Elbow Lake and is currently estimated to be 250 hectares.

“BCWS is anticipating cooler temperatures and possible precipitation that is forecasted for tomorrow which will aid in actioning the fire,” McKay said.

As a result of the fire, the Elbow Lake Recreation Site is closed.

Currently the Elbow Lake Recreation Site is closed.

On Thurday, June 8, a campfire ban went into effect for the entire Cariboo Fire Centre.

READ MORE: Campfire ban coming June 8 to Cariboo Fire Centre

READ MORE: Officials warn of ‘very challenging’ fire season ahead in B.C.



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About the Author: Monica Lamb-Yorski

A B.C. gal, I was born in Alert Bay, raised in Nelson, graduated from the University of Winnipeg, and wrote my first-ever article for the Prince Rupert Daily News.
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