Fire at Allan Creek

Blaze between Blue River and Valemount believed to be human-caused

Keith McNeill Aug 15, 2017 9:30 AM

8107849_web1_copy_170817-NTC-AllanCrkFire9332hiway — Smoke rises from a small fire next to Highway 5 near Allan Creek north of Blue River on Saturday, Aug. 12. About .5 hectare in size, the fire burned off area went along the roadway for about 100 m and into the bush for roughly 50 m. According to BC Wildfire Service, the fire was believed to be human-caused.

By Keith McNeill

Blaze between Blue River and Valemount believed to be human-caused

8107849_web1_170817-NTC-AllanCrkFire9334CrewWaits — A BC Wildfire Service crew waits near the end of the Allan Creek Forest Service Road for the all clear while dangerous snags are being fallen. With cooler and wetter weather following, the fire was listed as out a few days later. Photo by Keith McNeill