Image: BCWS / BC Wildfire Service says a small fire (near the red pin in the above map) designated as out of control has started southwest of Harrison Hot Springs Saturday afternoon.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Fire near Harrison Hot Springs

Update at 6:50 p.m. Saturday: Out of control fire near Harrison Hot Springs is now under control

Jun 22, 2024 | 5:29 PM

UPDATED STORY: As of 6:50 p.m. Saturday, BC Wildfire Service now says the fire southwest of Harrison Hot Springs is under control.

Original story below: 

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS — BC Wildfire Service says a small fire designated as out of control has started southwest of Harrison Hot Springs Saturday afternoon (June 22).

According to information on the BC Wildfire Service dashboard (website), the fire was discovered Saturday (June 22) at about 2:41 p.m. Its exact location is 0.6 kilometres southwest of Miami Creek.

BC Wildfire Service defines out of control as a wildfire that is spreading or it is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, or control line.

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The suspected cause is under investigation.

There is currently one initial attack crew and a response officer dispatched to this wildfire.