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Wildfire near Chuchi Lake now Contained, confirms BC Wildfire Service

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has updated the status of a wildfire reported earlier in August near the Chuchi Lake area.

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A 15-hectare fire reported by the BC Wildfire Service near Chuchi Lake on August 9th is now ‘under control’ (BC Wildfire Service)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has updated the status of a wildfire reported earlier in August near the Chuchi Lake area.

A 15-hectare wildfire located a kilometre north of the lake approximately 161 kilometres drive from Mackenzie is now ‘under control,’ according to BCWS.

The wildfire was discovered on August 9th.  BCWS says the suspected cause of the fire was believed to be a lightning strike. 

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There was another fire located seven kilometres south of the lake the lake that was put out on August 15th by the BCWS.
Energeticcity.ca will update this story as more information becomes available.

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A guy who found his calling later in life, Edward Hitchins is a professional storyteller with a colourful and extensive history.

Beginning his journey into journalism in 2012 at Seneca College, Edward also graduated from Humber College with an Advanced Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism in 2018.  After time off from his career and venturing into other vocations, he started his career proper in 2022 in Campbell River, B.C.

Edward was attracted to the position of Indigenous Voices reporter with Energeticcity as a challenge.  Having not been around First Nations for the majority of his life, he hopes to learn about their culture through meaningful conversations while properly telling their stories. 

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