Image: Hope Fire / Hope firefighters were dispatched for the report of an RV fire in the early morning hours Friday (Dec. 13) on Peers Creek Forest Service Road east of Highway 5.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

RV fire

Hope Fire goes outside its service area to extinguish backcountry fire, 7 cats rescued from the area

Dec 13, 2024 | 2:57 PM

PEERS CREEK FOREST SERVICE ROAD (HOPE)— Firefighters in Hope faced a challenging task Friday morning (Dec. 13) as they tackled a backcountry RV fire that would normally be considered outside of its coverage area.

Hope Fire Department says it was dispatched in the early morning hours Friday for the report of a recreational vehicle on fire on Peers Creek Forest Service Road east of Hope on Highway 5. Since initial reports indicated the RV may have been occupied, Hope Fire responded to the incident in what would normally be beyond its jurisdiction.

Responding firefighters discovered a fully engulfed RV on arrival with major extensions to nearby trees and two other vehicles. Hope Fire says all occupants were able to escape from the blaze, while seven cats were rescued from the area. Seven firefighters from three engines attended.

Image: Hope Fire / Seven Hope firefighters from three different engines attended this morning’s fire on Peers Creek FSR east of Hope.

One person sustained smoke inhalation and was treated by B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics. There were no reports of any other injuries to occupants or firefighters. Initial reports indicate no other pets were harmed. Hope firefighters remained on scene for roughly two hours.

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The cause is unknown as of Friday afternoon and is currently under investigation.