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Elephant Hill wildfire being investigated as human-caused

It has now been determined that the massive Elephant Hill wildfire was human-caused.

That determination, from RCMP and BC Wildfire Service investigators, was released today.

It comes more than seven months since the wildfire started in the Ashcroft area back on July 6th.

At its peak, it grew to more than 192,000 hectares in size and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.

RCMP investigators are seeking the public’s help in the investigation and a dedicated tip line has been activated.

For more information, you can click here.

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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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