From from the Mara Mountain wildfire (photo courtesy of the B.C. Wildfire Service)
Wildfire Update
Mara Mountain wildfire nearly quadrupled in size
Jul 19, 2024 | 10:09 AM
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The wildfire burning southeast of Sicamous saw significant growth Thursday.
The wildfire was reported at five hectares in size at around 9:09 a.m. July 18, and the B.C. Wildfire Service said by 8:27 p.m. that evening the fire had grown to 19.2 hectares.
The BCWS told Vernon Matters at 9:30 a.m. Friday that no crews were assigned to the fire as it was located in a steep, inaccessible area.
The BCWS did state aircraft was tasked with monitoring the fire Friday, adding that no helicopters or skimmers were assigned to the Mara Mountain fire as of 9:30 a.m. though that could change throughout the day.
