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Fire near Treparnier Provincial Park sparked by lightning

Small fire also at Loon Lake exit onCoquihalla Highway
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A small fire burning at Mount Gottfriedsen near Treparnier Provincial Park was caused by lightning, according to BC Wildfire Service.

As of 8:40 p.m. Friday July 9, the blaze was reported to be .3 hectares.

BC Wildfire is also reporting a .01 hectare fire beside the Coquihalla Highway at the Loon Lake exit. The cause of that blaze is unknown.

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