Image: File photo of BC Wildfire Service / File photo of a firefighting helicopter. BC Wildfire Service says it will work to control a one-hectare fire southeast of Sunshine Valley with the help of helicopters and nearly a dozen firefighters.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Wildfire southeast of Sunshine Valley

BC Wildfire aims to control fire southeast of Sunshine Valley with helicopters, nearly a dozen firefighters

Aug 11, 2024 | 11:48 AM

FRASER VALLEY AREA B, SOUTHEAST OF SUNSHINE VALLEY — BC Wildfire Service says it will aim to control a one-hectare fire southeast of Hope with the help of helicopters and nearly a dozen firefighters.

According to information on the BCWS dashboard, provincial firefighting personnel are establishing access and water delivery to the fire and will work to control through direct attack supported by helicopters.

Fortunately, the one-hectare fire is not threatening any community or values. The fire is entrenched in steep terrain near Mount McConnell in Fraser Valley Electoral Area B, which encompasses Sunshine Valley and parts of Manning Park.

Image: BC Wildfire Service / The red circle indicates the exact location of the now one-hectare fire southeast of Sunshine Valley.

There are currently 10 firefighters and one operational staff actioning the wildfire, BCWS says. The suspected cause is believed to be lightning. BCWS says lightning strikes can release enough heat to ignite a tree or other fuels.

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