Red dot marks spot of Bolean Lake wildfire southeast of Falkland. (BCWS image)

By Pete McIntyre

near Falkland

UPDATE: Weather helps crews on Bolean Lake wildfire

Jul 17, 2023 | 5:48 PM

UPDATE: 11 a.m. July 18, 2023

The wildfire southeast of Falkland is still classified as out of control, but it is not showing any growth.

The Bolean Lake Road Fire is estimated at 0.1 hectares, which is the same as on Monday.

One initial attack crew and a helicopter are on the scene today, July 18.

“Crews are having success there, and some of that can be attributed to the weather we had yesterday: a bit cooler conditions and some precipitation in some areas, so that would be helpful for them on site,” Taylor Shantz from the BC Wildfire Service told Vernon Matters.

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No structures are threatened.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

New wildfire in North Okanagan
July 17, 2023

A new wildfire has been reported in the North Okanagan.

The Bolean Lake fire is southeast of Falkland, and estimated at 0.1 hectares and classified as out of control as of 5:40 p.m.

It was first reported Monday afternoon (July 17).

The cause is listed as under investigation.

News release from Columbia Shuswap Regional District

A new fire is currently burning at Bolean Lake Road in Electoral Area D of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has been in communication with the Shuswap Emergency Program and fire suppression efforts are underway.

• The blaze was discovered at 2:41 PM July 17, and is currently burning at an estimated size of 0.1 hectares.
• The fire is currently classified as out of control by BCWS.
• There are no structures threatened.
• Currently there are 10 crew members, and a helicopter working to control the fire.
• An air tanker also attacked the blaze earlier this afternoon, achieving its objectives.
• The cause of the fire is under investigation.