NEAR PEACHLAND — The BC Forest Service was quick to jump all over a small wildfire this afternoon near the Brenda Mines turnoff on the Coquihalla Connector west of Peachland.
Three firefighters were taken by helicopter to the site while three others drove.
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They were assisted by retardant drops by air tankers which completely encircled the small blaze.
It’s estimated at less than a hectare, with the Forest Service reporting no issues at this time in tackling the fire.
It’s believed to be human caused.
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