A wildfire burning east of Tumbler Ridge is now ‘being held,’ according to the BC Wildfire Service.
The Sunderman Creek wildfire was discovered Thursday along Highway 52 and has expanded to 182 hectares in size.The Wildfire Service said based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, the fire is expected to remain within its current perimeter.
Fire officials say there are currently no structures at risk. Crews took advantage of improved conditions this weekend, with lighter winds and precipitation in the Bearhole Lake Park area.
Highway 52 East remains closed between Thunder Creek Recreation Site and Sunderman Pit due to the fire.
The blaze is burning 15 kilometres south of the southern most point of last year’s Kiskatinaw River Wildfire that grew to 266,000 square kilometres in size.
The BC Wildfire Service is asking anyone who spots smoke or a new fire to report it immediately by calling *5555 or using the agency’s mobile app.
-CJDC
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