The B.C. Wildfire Service is currently responding to a new wildfire located approximately 3 kilometres west of Savona, adjacent to Highway 1 and Highway 97 (K20487).
The Sabiston Creek Wildfire is currently burning out of control and the public is advised that smoke will be highly visible from the highway. Highway 1 is currently closed as a result of the fire.
The fire is estimated at 40 hectares in size. 12 B.C. Wildfire Service personnel are responding to the fire at this time with air tanker support and three personnel will remain on site overnight.
The fire is currently burning in sage and grass and is suspected to be human caused. Fire Information Officer Marla Catherall of the Kamloops Fire Centre says that recent “gusty and erratic winds” have made the situation more challenging.
raven.nyman@100milefreepress.net
