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Four small out of control wildfires near Cache Creek

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There are four out of control wildfires near Cache Creek, outside of Kamloops.

The largest fire is at White Mountain and it is three hectares at the moment. BC Wildfire service said the suspected cause is a dry lightning strike.

The other three fires at Mount Martley, Teit Creek, and Murray Creek are each less than a hectare in size, and the causes are under investigation.

There are no evacuation alerts or area restrictions at this time.

Two of the fires were discovered yesterday and the other two were found this morning.

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A map with red dots indicating where the fires are at 9 a.m. on July 13, 2024.
A map with red dots indicating where the fires are at 9 a.m. on July 13, 2024.
Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service

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