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Lightning sparks fire in Coldstream's Kal Park

Local and wildfire firefighters are battling a fire sparked in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park Thursday afternoon
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Coldstream and BC Wildfire crews ba.ttle a fire in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park Thursday, July 25

Local and wildfire firefighters are battling a fire sparked in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park Thursday afternoon.

The tree blaze was caused by the lightning storm, according to Coldstream Fire Rescue.

"The is here and have a heli bucketing the fire," Coldstream advises. "Please stay clear of the helicopter bucketing from Kal Lake."

Those trying to sneak a peek via air are also warned.

"Keep your drones on the ground, at the risk of up to $10,000 in fines and a year of jail time."

People are also asked to leave roads and trails in the park clear for emergency crews to move around and do their work.

 



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