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UPDATE: Fire near Oliver, B.C., is ‘pretty much out’

By dpotenteau Global News

Posted July 16, 2018 5:50 pm

Updated July 16, 2018 11:36 pm

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Click to play video: 'Video of wildfire south of Oliver' — Crews responded to a wildfire burning south of Oliver on Monday afternoon – Jul 16, 2018

A fire burning near Oliver, B.C., is now in the mop-up stage, according to the Oliver Fire Department.

ORIGINAL STORY:

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.

The #BCWildfire Service is currently responding to two new wildfires. One is north of #Osoyoos Lake and the second is northwest of Allison Lake. More details will be provided once they become available.
— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) July 16, 2018

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A view of the fire from the road. Oliver Daily News

A helicopter dumps water onto the fire. Oliver Daily News

The fire is estimated to be 20 hectares in size. Oliver Daily News

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Thick smoke rises from the fire. Oliver Daily News

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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