BC Wildfire Service crews are continuing their efforts to suppress a wildfire burning three kilometres south of the Nazko community. It is now 60% contained and is expected to be fully contained by tonight if the weather continues to co-operate.

The Nazko fire was mapped on April 10, 2016, at 398 hectares. Sixty-five firefighters, with the support of heavy equipment and a helicopter, are on site today. It’s been determined that the Nazko fire was caused by industrial activity, with strong winds contributing to its spread.

Another wildfire in the Cariboo Fire Centre, about 15 kilometres southeast of 70 Mile House near the Bonaparte River recreation site, is also suspected to be human-caused. Thirty-four firefighters are currently working on this fire, with the support of one helicopter. The fire spread into nearby timber on April 11, 2016, and it is now estimated to cover 26 hectares.

Since April 1, 2016, the Cariboo Fire Centre has responded to 24 wildfires. All of these fires have been human-caused and three were specifically due to illegal open burning. The BC Wildfire Service reminds the public that Category 2 and 3 open fires have been prohibited since April 4, 2016 throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre. This means that all open burning other than campfires is prohibited.

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