US EditionBear Creek wildfire near Harrison grows to 200 hectares
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, AUG 3 – The Bear Creek fire has grown to 200 hectares and is one of four active wildfires in the Agassiz-Harrison area, with human activity causing half of them, officials said.
- On Saturday, the B.C. Wildfire Service reported the Bear Creek wildfire north of Harrison Hot Springs reached 200 hectares, with most growth occurring that afternoon.
- Recent records show seven wildfires in the Agassiz-Harrison area, with four caused by human activity, including the Bear Creek wildfire, BCWS said.
- Deploying aerial support, crews used bucket helicopters to bucket the north flank, holding the fire from crossing Bear Creek, with 61 firefighting personnel involved.
- Authorities warn residents to be prepared to evacuate, and roads between the 9-km and 20-km marks on Harrison East Forest Service Road are closed.
- The B.C. Air Quality index forecasts low-risk conditions for the eastern Fraser Valley, and officials urge people to call 1-800-663-5555 as soon as possible to report wildfires.
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