Four homes have been evacuated tonight due to a 20 hectare wildfire near Bridge River, west of Lillooet.
The Wildfire Management Branch says there are 21 firefighters currently battling this blaze, along with two helicopters.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Crews are also battling another substantial wildfire, which started last Thursday. This one is burning about seven kilometres north of Osoyoos on land owned by the Osoyoos Indian Band.
This fire has now grown to 84 hectares, driven by strong winds and dry conditions. It is believed this fire was started by people but who and why still is not known.
The good news is that this fire is not threatening any homes or other buildings.
Crews are also assisting the Lower Nicola Fire Department with a wildfire that is burning 5 km west of Merritt, and there are reports that two outbuildings have been lost.
Since Friday, April 11, the Kamloops Fire Centre has responded to 10 new wildfires, all of which have been human-caused. Of the 32 fires that have occurred in the area since April 1, almost all were the result of poorly planned open burning.
Fire crews warn this spring is drier than normal, and urge anyone heading into the back country to be extra cautious with matches or campfires.
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