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South Okanagan Photos

Official report on ‘McIntrye Bluff’ fire

bluff fire.jpgThe wildfire north of Oliver was on McIntyre Bluff.

The fire is estimated at 4.9 hectares in size.  Wednesday there were 23 firefighters working to establish a hand guard around the perimeter as well as extinguish hot spots.  One helicopter was also used to move equipment and water to the fire site.  The fire is now 100% contained.  This is suspected to be a lightning caused wildfire.

Today on site three firefighters will be patrolling the fire.

Michaela Swan
Communications Officer
Kamloops Fire Centre
Wildfire Management Branch