The wildfire, burning in steep terrain, is not currently threatening any structures
Percival Williams is slated to stand trial next month in Kamloops on one count of arson
There are five BC Wildfire Service members on site
‘Larger open burns pose an unnecessary risk and could detract from wildfire detection’
The fire is currently listed at 0.01 hectares.
‘The BC Wildfire Service will continue to hire staff, including firefighters’
Stepping up prescribed burns is part of the provincial strategy
The 12.1-hectare fire was first discovered Saturday morning near Cedarvale
The 10-hectare fire was discovered Saturday
Many of the largest fires likely won’t be doused until the spring.
There were 17 new fires started on Sunday
