Wildfire near Kimea Creek grows to over 1,600 hectares
Another wildfire in the Fort Nelson zone, in the Kimea Creek area, has surpassed the 1,000-hectare threshold as the region experiences an uptick in fire growth.
FORT NELSON, B.C. — Another wildfire in the Fort Nelson zone has surpassed the 1,000-hectare threshold as the area experiences an uptick in fire growth.
According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) website, the wildfire – located in the Kimea Creek area – has burned 1,672 hectares so far.
The fire – an overwintering blaze that initially ignited during a past wildfire season – was reportedly discovered on May 27th.
No evacuation alerts or orders have been issued as a result of the fire.Â
News of its current size comes amid several other Fort Nelson wildfires also growing in the time since Canada Day.
Energeticcity.ca will share more information on this wildfire as it becomes available.
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