Aporia · Wildfire north of Castlegar now mapped at 116 hectares

A wildfire north of Castlegar has grown rapidly since its discovery on Tuesday, but its size was incorrectly estimated at 250 hectares before being corrected to 116 hectares as of Wednesday evening. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, helicopters were used to hold the fire until ground crews arrived. The fire's behavior is classified as a moderately vigorous surface fire due to wind-driven conditions. Airtankers are currently working to cool the fire and limit its spread.

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A wildfire, known as the Ezra Creek wildfire, burning north of Castlegar was initially estimated to be 250 hectares in size on Wednesday afternoon, but has since been corrected to 116 hectares as of 8:30 p.m. The fire was discovered on Tuesday and grew rapidly on Wednesday afternoon. Residents in the area reported that the fire behavior increased to a moderately vigorous surface fire due to wind, prompting helicopters and airtankers to be deployed to contain it. Crews were able to respond quickly, with rappel crews arriving after morning helicopters helped to hold the fire back. The cause of the fire is believed to be lightning.

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A wildfire burning north of Castlegar was estimated to have grown to 250 hectares in size on Wednesday afternoon, but that has since been corrected to 116 hectares, as of 8:30 p.m. The Ezra Creek wildfire was discovered on Tuesday, but residents in the area say it grew quickly on Wednesday afternoon.

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Wildfire north of Castlegar now mapped at 116 hectares · assertive framing

A wildfire burning north of Castlegar was estimated to have grown to 250 hectares in size on Wednesday afternoon, but that has since been corrected to 116 hectares, as of 8:30 p.m. The Ezra Creek wildfire was discovered on Tuesday, but residents in the area say it grew quickly on Wednesday afternoon. asserted

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The B.C. Wildfire Service said helicopters were engaged to hold the fire through until rappel crews responded on Wednesday morning. asserted

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Get breaking National news Wind-driven fire behaviour increased to rank three, meaning a moderately vigorous surface fire. Airtankers are working to cool fire behaviour and limit spread. asserted

Airtankers → get → spread

The fire is believed to have been started by lightning. asserted

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Wildfire north of Castlegar now mapped at 116 hectares

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