Hunakwa wildfire at Seymour Arm grows to 2,000 hectares

Photo: BCWS

UPDATE: 11:20 a.m.

BCWS has 14 firefighters and two helicopters working in the area, as well as heavy equipment that continues to build guard.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District says the guard was widened, especially in the area of the 8 Mile point of the 1200 FSR on Saturday. Structural Protection Units remain on scene and have day and night crews set up to help protect the community.

ORIGINAL 6:45 a.m.

The Shuswap Emergency Program reports the Hunakwa Lake wildfire has grown to an estimated 2,000 hectares in size.

The lightning-caused fire continues to burn out of control near Seymour Arm at the north end of Shuswap Lake.

On Saturday, the BC Wildfire Service reported there was growth on the fire overnight, to the north along the ridge, away from the community.

The wildfire service fought the fire with four personnel and two helicopters yesterday.

Multiple pieces of heavy equipment are working on site in addition to 13 structural protection apparatus from local fire departments.

An evacuation order and alert remain in place in the area.