Lightning-sparked spot fire near Mabel Lake grows to 0.009 hectares
The fire, first reported at 5:55 p.m., has grown to 0.009 hectares, according to Vernon Morning Star.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 25, 2026, 9:46 p.m. ET
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Aug 25, 2026, 9:46 p.m. ETFirst report
Lightning-sparked spot fire reported near Mabel Lake east of Armstrong
A spot fire caused by a lightning strike was reported near Mabel Lake east of Armstrong, British Columbia, on Aug. 25, 2026, according to vernonmorningstar.com. The fire was discovered at 5:55 p.m. and covers 0.009 hectares, the outlet reported.
The fire's cause has been attributed to a lightning strike, as reported by vernonmorningstar.com. No further details about containment or response have been reported.
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