US EditionBear Creek Wildfire Jumps the Creek North of Harrison
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, AUG 5 – The Bear Creek wildfire grew by 5 hectares north of Bear Creek due to weekend winds, prompting evacuation alerts as crews and helicopters continue firefighting efforts.
- The B.C. Wildfire Service confirmed the Bear Creek wildfire jumped Bear Creek north of Harrison Hot Springs, remaining about 224 hectares as of Tuesday morning.
- Amid dry conditions, strong weekend winds and lack of rain fueled growth uphill and on the north side of the fire, which jumped the creek and burned five hectares on August 4.
- BCWS crews, 55 people, and three bucket helicopters are fighting the fire, supported by heavy equipment on the north flank.
- Residents near Harrison Lake remain on alert, as evacuation alert persists south of the blaze near Harrison Lake covering multiple recreation sites, with BCWS crews working to contain the southeast flank.
- Forecasts call for rain on Wednesday and Thursday, and officials urge reporting wildfires by calling 1-800-663-5555 .
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