By dpotenteau
Global News
Posted July 16, 2018 5:50 pm EST
Updated July 16, 2018 11:36 pm EST
1 min read
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A fire burning near Oliver, B.C., is now in the mop-up stage, according to the Oliver Fire Department.
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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 seven firefighters and one helicopter plus air tankers are involved in battling the blaze.
A view of the fire from the road.
Oliver Daily News
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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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