Wildfire near Spences Bridge now being held

May 26, 2024 | 2:16 PM Fraser valley Today staff

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CHILLIWACK — The wildfire that sprung up Friday (May 24) near Spences Bridge in the Fraser Canyon, is now listed as being held with no further growth expected.

In a social media post Saturday, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says crews were able to get the upper hand on the blaze with the help of some cool and wet weather in the area.

Thanks to the work of #BCWildfire Service crews, aviation resources and support from cool, wet weather, this fire is now Being Held. That means it is not projected to spread beyond current control lines. Crews will continue to monitor and patrol for hotspots over the coming days.

— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) May 25, 2024

It says crews will continue to monitor the fire and patrol for hotspots over the next several days.

The fire which burned 51 hectares of land, had no impact on any homes or structures in the area. The BCWS suspects the fire was human-caused.