Small wildfire 'being held' near Spences Bridge, B.C. firefighters say
Smoke billows from a small wildfire burning outside Spences Bridge, B.C., on July 1, 2024. (Sara Walkem)
Crews are responding to a small wildfire discovered south of Spences Bridge, B.C., on Canada Day.
One witness told CTV News she saw white smoke billowing from outside the community – located between Lytton and Merritt along the Trans-Canada Highway – around 2:15 p.m.
Few other details have been confirmed, but the B.C. Wildfire Service said the fire is suspected to be human-caused.
Hours after the fire was discovered, the BCWS said it remained less than a hectare in size – and officials are not anticipating much spread.
The wildfire is classified as “being held,” meaning it is projected to “remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary.”
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