A BC Hydro crew works on a power pole at 6850 40 St. NW in Salmon Arm after reports the pole was on fire. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Fire crews respond to reported hydro pole fire near Salmon Arm

Fire trucks and BC Hydro on scene

Fire crews and BC Hydro are responding to a reported power pole fire near Salmon Arm.

At around 9:45 a.m., fire crews were dispatched to 6850 40 St. NW, northwest of Pierre’s Point campground near Highway 1.

Traffic may be impacted along the narrow stretch of road.

Read more: Former councillor urges fire guard ‘headband’ be cut around Salmon Arm

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