The Wildfire Management Branch is responding to a wildfire on the Inklin River, approximately 90 km southeast of the community of Atlin.

No structures or property are threatened at this time. The fire is burning within the boundaries of the Nakina-Inklin Rivers/Yáwu Yaa Conservancy in a sparsely populated area.

A Wildfire Management Branch initial attack crew, one helicopter, and air tankers are currently en route to this fire. Due to weather and fuel conditions in the area, the fire is expected to show increased growth and activity in the coming days.

The Wildfire Management Branch would like to thank the public for the reports received, which allowed a quick and efficient response to this incident.

To report a wildfire, or unattended campfire, call *5555 on your cellular phone or toll-free at 1 800 663-5555.

For the latest information on fire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit the Wildfire Management Branch website: www.bcwildfire.ca or call 1 888 3FOREST.

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Media Contacts:

Olivia Pojar
Fire Information Officer
Wildfire Management Branch
Northwest Fire Centre
250 847-6639