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Mount Morro Wildfire closes Top of the World
The Mount Morro Wildfire discovered July 17 has ballooned to 1,293 hectares today, causing the closure of Top of the World Provincial Park.
BC Wildfire Service reported this afternoon the fire is located at high elevation on Mount Morro, in extremely steep terrain that is inaccessible to crews. It is also displaying rank four fire behaviour that is not safe for crews to work on directly.
This fire is classified as a modified response. Wildfire Officers and an initial attack crew are working with BC Parks to identify and protect park values and develop strategies and tactics that align with the wildfire response plan.
The fire is out-of-control.
There is a new wildfire in Michel Creek southeast of Sparwood that was discovered at 8:30 a.m. today. The lightning caused fire is about one-tenth of a hectare and is out-of-control.
Lead image: The Mount Morro wildfire. BC Wildfire Service photo
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