KAMLOOPS – The BC Wildfire Service is supporting BC Parks in managing the Murtle Lake wildfire (K20469), located within Wells Gray Provincial Park. This modified response wildfire is currently estimated to be 1,270 hectares and is classified as Out of Control.
This wildfire has the potential to threaten the only access and egress to Murtle Lake within Wells Gray Provincial Park. In the interest of public safety, BC Parks has proactively closed the Murtle Lake area, which includes the access road, parking lot and trails. BC Parks urges the public to abide by this closure and any signage in the area.
While the Murtle Lake area of the park is closed, the majority of Wells Gray Provincial Park is unaffected by this wildfire and remains open to the public. Visit BC Parks for active advisories and to explore alternative destinations.
The Kamloops Fire Centre would like to thank the public for its help in preventing and reporting wildfires. To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, please call 1 800 6635555 toll-free or *5555. Fire reports can also by placed through the BC Wildfire public mobile app. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, call 1 888 3-FOREST or visit www.bcwildfire.ca.
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Contact:
Alan Hobler
BC Parks
Wells Gray Provincial Park
250 318-5927
Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service
Kamloops Fire Centre
250 554-5965
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