Quilchena Creek Wildfire again being “held”

The BC Wildfire service has once again classified the Quilchena Creek wildfire as being “held” this afternoon.

The blaze, is believed to be human caused, started on Wednesday is estimated at 550 hectares is on the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s Hamilton Creek Indian Reserve No. 7.

The same fire was listed as being held Thursday morning, but reclassified as being out of control in an update yesterday afternoon.

Meanwhile a smaller 1.8 hectares fire approximately three kilometres northeast of Stump Lake remains under control. That fire began April 4 and is also believed to be human caused.

Q101 News will provide updates on fire conditions throughout the summer months on Q101.ca.