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

Crews responded to a wildfire burning south of Oliver on Monday afternoon – Jul 17, 2018

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 @Shelby_Thom 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

 

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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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