Small wildfire under surveillance near Cosens Bay

by Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star posted Jun 13, 2015 at 8:00 AM

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A small wildfire is being observed near Cosens Bay on the east side of Kalamalka Lake. The Kamloops Fire Centre received a report of a fire Friday evening and an initial attack crew was sent in to investigate. As of Saturday morning, the blaze was reported to be eight-by-five-metres in size. "We will have an initial attack crew out there today to monitor," said Melissa Klassen, fire information officer. The fire is not near any structures. "It's suspected to be human caused," said Klassen, adding that residents are urged to be cautious with ignition sources as ground conditions are still dry despite recent rain. "If we start the warm, dry trend again, we will see the (fire) rating increase again," she said.
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UPDATE:
Suspect Arested After Kal Park Fire
Posted on 6/13/2015 by Pete McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM
A suspect has been arrested after a fire in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park near Juniper Bay. Witnesses saw the fire around 9:25 Friday night and attempted to put it out using hoses and a pump from a nearby residence. "At one point it was reported the flames were about 20 feet high and covered an area of 20 feet by 60 feet," says Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. The Coldstream Fire department and BC Forest Service firefighters were able to extinguish fire before it spread into the park. A 24 year old man found in the area of the fire was detained by fire fighters.
The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues.