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UPDATE 2:11 p.m
There are approximately nine new fires that have been identified by BC Wildfire in the areas around Seymour Arm, Anglemont, Scotch Creek, Hunter’s Range, Queest and Perry River.
All of these fires are listed as small in size and most are in remote areas. No structures are threatened.
Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s Scotch Creek and Anglemont fire departments are assisting BC Wildfire with the fires.
Two small fires are now considered under control, but local fire crews will remain on site to ensure there are no fires.
The Shuswap Emergency Program is not activated to handle a fire situation at this time.
If BC Wildfire determines there is a need, members of the Shuswap Emergency Response Program will be called.
For the most up-to-date information, go to the BC Wildfire Services Dashboard.
With the amount of lightning associated with this storm, more fires are possible.
The public is a key source of fire information and residents should call *5555 on a cell phone or 1-800-663-5555 if they see smoke or anything alarming.
Citizens are also reminded that many wildfires are caused by humans. As high temperatures continue, exercise extreme caution and take all precautions to avoid starting a further fire.
UPDATE 11:52 a.m
Another fire has been reported in the Shuswap following last night’s thunderstorm.
The BC Wildfire Service reports a fire in the Scotch Creek area of the Shuswap.
The fire is near Hillman Road and is listed as 0.01 hectares in size.
The official cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
UPDATE: 10:11 a.m
Another spot fire has been reported in the North Okanagan.
The BC Wildfire Service board shows a new fire east of Lumby near Bryers Road, south of Shuswap Falls.
As of 10 a.m. Friday, the fire was mapped at 0.01 hectares.
ORIGINAL: 9:38 am
The BC Wildfire Service reports three new fires in the North Okanagan-Shuswap.
A spot fire was reported east of Armstrong in the Miriam Creek area.
As of Friday morning, the fire has an area of 0.01 hectares.
There are also two new spot fires north of Salmon Arm.
A fire near Hudson Road in Anglemont reportedly started overnight.
Another spot fire was reported near Seymour Arm at the north end of Shuswap Lake, although the exact location has not been determined.
The Seymour Arm region was hit hard by wildfires last year, with the Lake Hunakwa fire growing to more than 3,300 hectares.
The cause of the new fires has not been determined, but overnight there were reports of lightning across the region.
BCWS has reported 15 new fires in the province in the past two days.
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