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Wildfire east of Wells grows in size, listed as out of control

The status and size of the wildfire burning 30 kilometres east of Wells that was discovered back on July 18th has changed.

Fire Information Officer Jeromy Corrigan says that was due to the recent hot, dry weather mixed in with windy conditions.

“That wildfire began to flare up late last week on Friday (September 6) and as a result we have seen the stats change from being under control to now being out of control. The wildfire has grown an estimated 40 hectares in size.”

Corrigan noted that ground crews are currently are working on that wildfire and will be for the foreseeable future and they are receiving support right now from heavy equipment and aviation resources.

“At this time there are no threats to any structures in the area or communities. Smoke will be visible from parts of the rural 3100 Road and Ghost Lake Road Recreation site.”

– with files from Pat Matthews, My Cariboo Now staff

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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