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Wildfire quickly doused west of Hope

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A wildfire has been reported west of Hope near the Lougheed Highway on Monday (Aug. 5) afternoon.

Update: 1:40 p.m.

The wildfire is out. 

Original story: 

The B.C. Wildfire Service has reported an out-of-control wildfire off the Lougheed Highway west of Hope. 

"Out of control" indicates the wildfire is not currently responding to firefighting efforts. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and it is currently less than one hectare in size. 

More to come.

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