The Richter Mountain wildfire along Highway 3, Aug. 14, 2022.
Image Credit: B.C. Wildfire Service
August 14, 2022 - 3:36 PM
A wildfire burning in the South Okanagan along Highway 3 is not expected to grow outside of its existing boundaries.
The Richter Mountain wildfire, burning along the highway between Osoyoos and Keremeos is now being held, according to the the latest update from the B.C. Wildfire Service this afternoon, Aug. 14.
"Since this fire was discovered, crews worked to build a hand guard up slope on either side of the fire and were supported by both helicopters and airtankers to suppress the fire burning in steep terrain at high elevations," according to the service.
It is estimated to be 50 ha in size and was found Aug. 12.
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