McLure fire
| 2003 McClure Barriere Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | July 30, 2003 |
| Location | North Thompson River |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 65,285 acres / 26,420 hectares |
| Land use | Parkland, Rural, Farmland |
| Impacts | |
| Structures destroyed | 81 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Cigarette |
On July 30, 2003, a wildfire was started by a discarded cigarette in the hills behind McClure, British Columbia. The fire burned for 75 days, destroying 65,285 acres (26,420 ha) of forest and 81 structures (72 homes and 9 businesses). The fire cost $31.1 million to extinguish and caused another 8.2 million dollars in property damage. 3,800 people were evacuated from the communities of McClure, Barriere and Louis Creek.