The Rutherford Creek wildfire southeast of Pemberton has grown to 56.1 hectares, according to the latest update from the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). The fire was caused by a lightning strike and is burning out of control. Four wildfires are currently burning out of control in Pemberton zone. A wildfire burning beside Birkenhead Lake north of Pemberton quadrupled in size between Aug. 8 and 9, forcing Birkenhead Lake Park to close.
The Village of Pemberton (VOP) thanked BCWS for its efforts as firefighters continue to battle blazes in the local area. The VOP urged locals to show their appreciation for the “dedicated” firefighters on its Facebook page.
“We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the amazing crews at BC Wildfire Service for their hard work over the past weeks and their ongoing efforts as they battle wildfires in the Pemberton area,” the post read. “As wildfires continue to affect the local area, their efforts to protect communities and natural landscapes are truly commendable.”
Skimmers were spotted taking water from Green Lake over the weekend to use to fight local fires.
Anyone who sees a wildfire is asked to contact BCWS immediately at 1-800-663-5555 or text *5555.
