Update 4:22 p.m. –
The BC Wildfire Service says the fire is now mapped at six hectares, and it’s about 25 km east of downtown Kamloops.
Airtankers were at the scene earlier today, and helicopters are currently assisting firefighters on the ground.
Original –
A four hectare wildfire burning east of Kamloops is currently out of control.
The BC Wildfire Service says the fire is south of Hook Road, and it is expected to grow.
Wildfire crews and air tankers and on scene battling the blaze at this moment, as well as volunteer firefighters from the Pritchard Fire Department.
Fire Information Officer Jody Lucius says it’s a suspected human caused fire, but a specific cause is under investigation.
Lucius also said there are a few structures near the fire, but none are at risk at the moment.
Dallas Drive between Hook Road and Sonoma Road is closed, and it’s expected to be closed until midnight, according to Google Maps.
Still lots of smoke , but they are hitting it hard, doesn’t seem to be spreading from my vantage point pic.twitter.com/gT9iRuFKsk
— Rick Niles (@NilesRick) May 12, 2019
Forth drop just happened, not looking much better. One house very close but wind going away from the house. pic.twitter.com/LlQlZTMWcZ
— Rick Niles (@NilesRick) May 12, 2019
#BCWildfire #Kamloops air tankers working west of Hook Rd. Homes nearby. Police and fire crews blocking road access. pic.twitter.com/hrUgLf5HVL
— Howie Reimer (@ReimerHowie) May 12, 2019
Just east of Kamloops off Trans-Canada Highway. pic.twitter.com/NeuyVyUSbJ
— Gregg Drinnan (@gdrinnan) May 12, 2019
