Wildfire reported in Matthew Creek outside of Kimberley. Bulletin file.

Wildfire reported in Matthew Creek outside of Kimberley. Bulletin file.

Wildfire reported in Matthew Creek outside of Kimberley

Fire appears near Dipper Lake on BC Wildfire interactive map

A helicopter and 15 personnel are actioning a wildfire in Matthew Creek, just outside of Kimberley, a spokesperson for the Southeast Fire Centre said.

The fire was discovered at around 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2 and is in the area of Dipper Lake, Horsebarn Recreation site, according to the BC Wildfire Service interactive map, which currently lists the fire at four hectares.

The fire is currently listed as being held. The fire is suspected to be human caused.

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