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** WILDFIRE UPDATE – TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 @ 9:00 A.M. **
The Hullcar Mountain wildfire grew overnight, and is now estimated at 300 hectares in size.
Two (2) initial attack crews continue to work on the fire this Tuesday morning.
A machine guard that was constructed yesterday was tying in the south and west flanks is now being reinforced this morning with hose lay.
A helicopter is also out supporting ground crews. The helicopter was able to drop water on the fire overnight to help cool the fire behaviour.
** All evacuation alerts remain in place. **
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is asking non-residents to avoid the area after complaints from residents about heavy traffic and people stopping suddenly to take pictures and video of the wildfire along Salmon River Road.
“Numerous residents under evacuation alert are moving livestock and other items along that route,” said the CSRD in a morning update.