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By Alyssa Conti

NEW FIRES

Two out-of-control wildfires spark east of Sunshine Valley

Sep 1, 2025 | 9:37 AM

SUNSHINE VALLEY — Two new wildfires have ignited in the mountains east of Sunshine Valley Sunday (Aug. 31).

The BC Wildfire Service portal says one out-of-control fire was discovered roughly 2.6 kilometres west of Turnbull Creek, approximately 30 minutes southeast of Hope. Its cause is still under investigation.

A 0.009-hectare wildfire has also sparked at Gellatly Creek, only 13.6 kilometres northeast of the other wildfire. This fire is suspected to have been caused by lightning.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

The three fires that started near Chilliwack Lake and Hope last week have since been listed as being held.

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