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Two-hectare wildfire burning east of Squamish

File photo. A two hectare blaze has sparked 13km east of Squamish, and is currently being battled by BC Wildfire Service crewmembers.
File photo. A two hectare blaze has sparked 13km east of Squamish, and is currently being battled by BC Wildfire Service crewmembers. Global News

The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a wildfire 13 kilometres east of Squamish.

The two-hectare fire is burning along a forest service road.

It’s not yet known when it started.

Fire Information Officer Jeanne Larsen says BC Wildfire crews were assisted by air crews Sunday, with more help expected Monday.

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“More equipment, firefighters and helicopters will be used in suppressing the fire.”

In a release the District of Squamish say while the blaze is outside its jurisdiction, Squamish Fire Rescue is aware of and monitoring the situation.

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