Image: BC Wildfire Service / The Silver Creek wildfire (pictured Aug. 5) that sparked early July has been downgraded back to being held as of August 12.

By Alyssa Conti

LOW FIRE ACTIVITY

Silver Creek wildfire that sparked early July still being held

Aug 15, 2025 | 12:49 PM

HOPE — The wildfire that erupted on Serpent’s Back Trail has been downgraded back to being held after intensifying earlier this month.

A mix of hard work from BC Wildfire crews, rain, and decreased fire behaviour has helped to contain the blaze in Silver Creek this week.

It has now reverted to a 1.5-hectare smouldering ground fire with no visible flames, but smoke could still be visible from Hope and Highway 1 during active periods.

Two initial attack crews and one helicopter have been assigned to this fire as of August 13.

Hope Fire is helping with falling debris and dousing any hotspots at the bottom of the steep slope.

Police incident

Police presence surrounds Hope residence Sunday night

6m ago

Overnight detours on Highway 1

Highway 1 detours through Langley for the next 3 weeks will begin this Tuesday: B.C. govt.

47m ago

Wind warning

Wind warning in effect for the Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt, Crowsnest east of Hope

1h ago

Crews continue to monitor conditions closely.

Visitors are asked to keep away from the Serpent’s Back Trail and the parking lot, as they remain closed.