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Posted: July 26, 2021 Two new fires in region as gains made on Bill Nye The Bill Nye Mountain wildfire shortly after exploding in size more than two weeks ago. Carrie Schafer/e-KNOW photo The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reports a planned ignition on the Bill Nye Mountain wildfire was a partial success. The planned ignition was partly completed on Sunday morning. “In the southern part of the area identified for the planned ignition, the operation was a success. Due to increased fire activity in the north part of the area, planned ignitions were halted. Ground crews will monitor and mop up the strengthen the anchor point on the south and southwest flanks. Crews will continue to line locate for heavy equipment to establish machine guards to protect structures along the west flank. Helicopters will continue bucketing to support ground crews. Aerial monitoring of the fire is ongoing. Heavy equipment is constructing a machine guard along the west and north flank and around structur

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