Over the weekend water bombers taking water from Duck Lake to fight the forest fire above Kuskonook. (Photo credit Gord Gray)

Over the weekend water bombers taking water from Duck Lake to fight the forest fire above Kuskonook. (Photo credit Gord Gray)

Waterbombers called in to fight Kuskonook wildfire

Water bombers and helicopters took turns over the weekend fighting the wildfire at Jansen Creek, east of Kuskanook.

  • Jul. 30, 2019 12:00 a.m.

Water bombers and helicopters took turns over the weekend fighting the wildfire at Jansen Creek, east of Kuskanook.

Lightning is the suspected cause of the wildfire that was reported by BC Wildfire on July 25.

Tuesday BC Wildfire estimated the size of the wildfire to be 5.30 hectares.

To report a wildfire or an open burning violation, call *5555 on a cellphone or 1-800-663-5555.

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