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Cosens Creek wildfire, just south of Vernon, sized at 4.6 hectares but considered held

Smoke rises from the Cosens Creek wildfire, which is located around eight km south of downtown Vernon. BC Wildfire Service

The wildfire burning just south of Vernon is estimated to be 4.6 hectares in size, and is considered to be held.

BC Wildfire crews rushed to the Cosens Creek blaze on Friday afternoon, when it was first discovered. It’s located in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, around eight km south of downtown Vernon.

Burning in timber and grass, it was initially sized at one hectare, with BCWS saying it had a moderate rate of spread with occasional treetop candling.

On Saturday morning, BCWS said eight firefighters are on site. On Friday, though, air tankers and two heavy helicopters were part of the fight, “which were highly effective.”

The Cosens Creek wildfire, which sparked to life on Friday afternoon, is now considered being held. Global News

As mentioned, the fire is now considered being held, with BCWS adding it’s not expected to grow at this time.

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The eight personnel on site will be working on mopping up the interior and the fire perimeter with assistance from a water tender.

The fire, suspected to be human-caused, is one of 79 new wildfires throughout the province within the last two days.

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Overall, there are 169 active fires in B.C., including 34 in the Kamloops Fire Centre.

This story will be updated Saturday when more information becomes available.

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