Binta Lake Fire was a lightning-caused wildfire in Southeast of Burns Lake, British Columbia in 2010
Binta Lake Fire
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Statistics
Burned area
99,000 acres (40,000 ha)
Ignition
Cause
Lightning strikes, spread by gusty winds and dry conditions
Binta Lake Fire was a lightning-caused wildfire in Southeast of Burns Lake, British Columbia that started on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, and lasted for more than a month. It was the largest fire in the province in 2010. The fire burned a total area of 400 square kilometers (99,000 acres).[1][2][3][4] The fire caused thick smoke in surrounding areas, evacuation orders in the region, and damaged merchantable timber.[2][5]
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