The Atrevida Road wildfire is now under control, but the qathet Regional District says the situation is still being monitored as crews continue to work in the area.
The fire was reported to the BC Wildfire Service on July 16 by members of the public, and the district says thanks to prompt action and a collaborative effort, the situation was quickly contained.
“Emergency responders from the Northside and Tla’amin Nation fire departments, along with the BC Wildfire Service personnel, arrive quickly on scene to contain the fire,” they say.
According to BC Wildfire Service, the fire was 0.6 hectares in size, but as qathet Regional District general manager of emergency services says, it was a happy ending to a close call.
“We’re grateful for the public’s quick reporting and for the mutual aid provided by the Tla’amin Nation Fire Department and crews,” he says. “This incident is a clear reminder that we’re well into fire season and everyone must remain alert while enjoying the outdoors.”
The public is asked to avoid the Atrevida Road area until emergency crews and hydro vehicles continue to work.
According to the BC Wildfire Service, there are currently over 570 fires in the province, and over 60 per cent have been human-caused and burned over 700,000 hectares.
