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Sept. 2: Canim Lake fire growth currently holding at 75 hectares

Concerns about weather coming through
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The hills and smoke as seen near Canim Lake today (Sept. 2). Martina Dopf photo.

The new growth on the South Canim Lake fire remains at 75 hectares.

That’s according to BC Wildfire Service fire information officer Kylan McKeen, who said the fire is contained, with crews continuing to monitor and maintain control throughout the day.

Six helicopters, 34 firefighters and five pieces of heavy equipment are on site.

Officials are concerned about the weather update that came through, although that’s not to say something will happen, he says.

Related: Sept. 1: Continued activity, but no significant growth today on Elephant Hill fire

Information officer Brian Hearnden said the hotspots of the fire are reacting to the wind as officials expected.

“We’re remedying the situation as best they can,” he said, and so far have seen no movement or growth by the wildfire.