A fire burning near Oliver, B.C., is now in the mop-up stage, according to the Oliver Fire Department.
https://twitter.com/Shelby_Thom/status/1019005419706933248
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A fire is burning near Oliver, east of Black Sage Road. It is estimated at 20 hectares in size.
According to Global Okanagan’s @Shelby_Thom seven firefighters and one helicopter plus air tankers are involved in battling the blaze.
https://twitter.com/Shelby_Thom/status/1018990956727623680
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According to The Oliver Daily News, the power lines were shut off, which shut down pumps that fueled hydrants. However, power has been restored.
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