Maple Ridge Wildfire ‘Contained,’ Not a Threat to Properties, City Says

Maple Ridge fire crews, BC Wildfire Service remain on scene of ground fire

Maple Ridge Fire & Rescue said early Saturday afternoon it was on the scene of a smouldering brush fire, working alongside BC Wildfire Service crews.

Crews continue to battle Maple Ridge wildfire

The Maple Ridge fire chief is asking people to avoid the area as crews work to put out the fire.

Wildfire breaks out in Maple Ridge, near UBC Research Forest

Maple Ridge Fire & Rescue crews are dealing with a wildfire located at the top of the Rock Ridge area, along the interface with the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest. Crews were dispatched on Friday night (May 22) at approximately 7 p.m., and report the fire is not escalating as of Saturday morning. The fire is in an area approximately 1.5 hectares in size. Some 25 personnel were on scene and into the early morning hours. Crews will continue firefig…

Wildfire on edge of Maple Ridge research forest now being held

The B.C. Wildfire Service said the fire, which sparked Friday evening, was caused by humans

Maple Ridge firefighters worked through the night to contain a blaze

A wildfire broke out near Maple Ridge Friday evening, but crews have now contained the fire.

Maple Ridge wildfire ‘contained,’ not a threat to properties, city says

A wildfire that sparked in a forested area of Maple Ridge Friday night remained out of control Saturday morning, but authorities say there’s currently no risk to the public or properties in the area.