ATVBC directors are in Logan Lake, BC preparing for the 2018 ATVBC Poker Ride and want to assure riders that the wildfire burning west of Tunkwa Lake is not impacting the event.
While smoke from the fire is visible in the distance, the campsite and the poker ride trail are not impacted. Smoke from the fire is currently blowing away from the Logan Lake area.
Please check Wildfire BC for wildfire updates. Those with questions regarding the ATVBC Poker Ride in Logan Lake are welcome to call the ATVBC office at 250-554-7823
West of Tunkwa Lake (K20597)
Last updated: Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 12:38 PM
Location: About 28 kilometres southwest of Kamloops
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Discovered: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Size: 21.0 hectares (estimated)
Status: Active
This wildfire is classified as Out of Control.
Interface: This is not an interface fire.
More information
Crews worked on this fire overnight and have returned to continue with suppression efforts today. They are being supported by one helicopter.
The fire is located on the southwest edge of Tunkwa Lake, about 13 kilometres northwest of Logan Lake.
For more information contact:
Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service
Kamloops Fire Centre
250 554-5965
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