BC Wildfire Service responded to a new wildfire in the Southeast District Fire Centre, Sunday afternoon.
The wildfire sparked adjacent to Highway 3 approximately 10 kilometres east of Grand Forks and 7 kilometres west of Christina Lake near Gilpin Grasslands Park.
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At 151 hectares in size, the blaze is listed as out of control. BCWS says the cause is unknown and under investigation.
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A BCWS crew and a helicopter are on site, working alongside fire department personnel.
Highway 3 remains open at this time with traffic controls in place.
BCWS says no structures are being threatened.
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