A new fire has started nine kilometers east of Armstrong in the northern Silver Star Provincial Park. Dubbed the Velm Creek Wildfire, the fire is estimated to be five hectares in size and is burning third place, with heavy timber, an organized flame front and occasional candles, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The fire was detected on Friday night. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. BCWS said the fire is highly visible in surrounding communities. Air tankers are currently responding with crews and helicopters en route. No other information about the fire has been released at this time. Castanet reached out for more information.
title: “New Fire Sparks Near Armstrong North Of Silver Star Provincial Park Vernon News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-07” author: “Willard Moreno”
A new fire has started nine kilometers east of Armstrong in the northern Silver Star Provincial Park. Dubbed the Velm Creek Wildfire, the fire is estimated to be five hectares in size and is burning third place, with heavy timber, an organized flame front and occasional candles, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The fire was detected on Friday night. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. BCWS said the fire is highly visible in surrounding communities. Air tankers are currently responding with crews and helicopters en route. No other information about the fire has been released at this time. Castanet reached out for more information.
title: “New Fire Sparks Near Armstrong North Of Silver Star Provincial Park Vernon News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-08” author: “Marilyn Lee”
A new fire has started nine kilometers east of Armstrong in the northern Silver Star Provincial Park. Dubbed the Velm Creek Wildfire, the fire is estimated to be five hectares in size and is burning third place, with heavy timber, an organized flame front and occasional candles, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The fire was detected on Friday night. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. BCWS said the fire is highly visible in surrounding communities. Air tankers are currently responding with crews and helicopters en route. No other information about the fire has been released at this time. Castanet reached out for more information.
title: “New Fire Sparks Near Armstrong North Of Silver Star Provincial Park Vernon News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-19” author: “Julius Hilty”
A new fire has started nine kilometers east of Armstrong in the northern Silver Star Provincial Park. Dubbed the Velm Creek Wildfire, the fire is estimated to be five hectares in size and is burning third place, with heavy timber, an organized flame front and occasional candles, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The fire was detected on Friday night. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. BCWS said the fire is highly visible in surrounding communities. Air tankers are currently responding with crews and helicopters en route. No other information about the fire has been released at this time. Castanet reached out for more information.
