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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.
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Saturday afternoon water bombers were taking water from Duck Lake to fight the wildfire above Kuskonook.(Photo credit Gord Gray)

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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