Status changed from ‘out of control’ on Wednesday afternoon
Traffic control is in the area, 20 firefighters on site
1.5 hectare fire is reportedly human caused
Good Samaritans prevented the blaze from getting out of control
Only small campfires allowed with burn permit
Interior universities team up to gather, model data
The fire is 28-hectares in size and located near Highway 8 and the Shackan Indian Band
The fire was first reported on Monday, July 20
2018 was the worst year on record for wildfires
Lead author Jiayun Angela Yao says rapid public health action to limit smoke exposure is vital
More air tankers, smaller camps as season off to slow start
Many staff are completing other training at home
The risk gradually falls over the course of the summer, but remains above the 30-year average.
Digital registration for evacuees, new wildfire app launched
Investigation did not identify who started the fire
Evacuation orders and alerts for the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District remain in place
A cause for most of the wildfires is listed as unknown
Properties now under an evacuation notice include an area in the Senkulmen Business Park in Oliver
Night vision goggles tested for early detection effort
Chief Travis Whiting and Kelowna Fire Department learn from the devasting U.S. fires
