Williams Lake B.C. – Cariboo Fire Centre personnel and aircraft are responding to a wildfire in the Big Bar Creek area, which is approximately 40 kilometres west of Clinton. 

 

This wildfire is estimated at 50 hectares in size and is displaying moderately vigorous fire behaviour at this time.

 

Two structures have been involved by this fire, but no other structures are immediately threatened. This fire may impact traffic to the Big Bar Ferry and has burned up to the Big Bar Road. Smoke will be visible to residents in Clinton and surrounding areas.

 

Airtankers are currently dropping retardant on this fire, and further resources, including two helicopters, multiple pieces of heavy equipment and 42 crew personnel, will be working on this incident.

 

The cause of this fire is currently under investigation.