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BC Wildfire Service fighting new wildfire start in Meachen area

Layne Gallant
By Layne Gallant

The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a new wildfire start in the Meachen area as of Thursday morning, Aug 27.

The wildfire is roughly 1.1 hectares and located northwest of St. Mary Lake.

The wildfire is currently listed as out of control, but suppression actions are being taken to limit the spread.

There is an initial attack crew, a response officer, and a helicopter responding to this wildfire.

There are no current area restrictions around the wildfire.

The suspected cause of the wildfire is a lightning strike.

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Layne Gallant
Layne Gallant
Layne is beginning her broadcast journalism career and joined Vista Radio in 2025. She grew up in Saskatoon and graduated from the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Western Academy Broadcasting College in June 2025. She moved to Cranbrook in fall 2025. She is a lifelong animal lover, especially cats, and has a background in competitive dance. She is excited to call Cranbrook home and get to know the community.

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