Ainslie Creek and Pear Lake Wildfires Grow to 233,600 Acres, Containment Held
The British Columbia wildfires have expanded to 233,600 acres, with containment reported as held, according to Castanet Kamloops.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 9, 2026, 4:18 a.m. ET
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Sep 9, 2026, 4:18 a.m. ETFirst report
BC Wildfires Near Kamloops Held at 233,600 Acres; Evacuation Orders Lifted
The Ainslie Creek and Pear Lake wildfires in British Columbia are now held, according to a report from Castanet Kamloops. The fires have burned 233,600 acres, the outlet reported.
Castanet Kamloops reported that the fires are held, meaning they are not expected to spread beyond their current boundaries. The report did not specify a containment percentage.
The status of the fires remains under review as the situation develops.
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- Hundreds of properties given all-clear near Ainslie Creek, Pear Lake wildfirescastanetkamloops.net
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