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By Fraser Valley Today Staff

Wildfires

Mission firefighters battling a wildfire burning in Cannell Lake area

Jul 23, 2023 | 2:39 PM

MISSION — A wildfire that broke out in the Cannell Lake area Saturday (Jul. 22) has kept the Mission Fire and BC Wildfire crews on alert as they continue their efforts to contain the flames.

In response to the escalating situation, Mission’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has been activated and all available resources are being deployed to monitor and combat the blaze.

“I want to thank the quick action of our crews and the collaboration between multiple agencies to fight this fire,” said EOC Director Ian Glasgow. “Mission Fire, BC Wildfire, City of Mission Forestry, and other agencies have been working hard to manage the situation. We’re asking the public to avoid the area to give the crews the space they need to bring in fire apparatus.”

The fire is burning in the Cannell Lake area. At this point, officials say there is no threat to neighboring communities.

The wildfire fighting effort is a joint collaboration between various agencies, including Mission Fire, the BC Wildfire Service, City of Mission Forestry, and others.

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At this point, the cause of the wildfire is not known however an investigation is underway.