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60-hectare wildfire near Chetwynd burning out of control

The BC Wildfire Service is battling yet another blaze in the Peace region.

This time it is the Sundance Lake wildfire eight kilometres east of Chetwynd along Highway 97.

The blaze is estimated to be 60 hectares in size and is out of control.

Ground crews are being assisted by heavy equipment and helicopters.

No impacts to the highway are anticipated.

Crews worked overnight to establish access of water along the perimeter.

An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Peace River Regional District.

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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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