Wildfire in the Fraser Canyon. (Image Credit: Nat Wood.)
Wildfire ignites
Wildfire ignites between Hope and Lytton Thursday afternoon, as BCWS deploys 2 helicopters
Apr 23, 2026 | 3:30 PM
FRASER CANYON – An out of control wildfire has ignited in the Fraser Canyon area near Highway 1 between Hope and Lytton.
According to the BC Wildfire Service dashboard, the fire was reported early Thursday afternoon, Apr. 23.
BCWS says It is located south of Hell’s Gate and east of the Trans Canada Highway in the Fraser Zone of the Coastal Fire Centre.

BCWS crews respond. (Image Credit: Nat Wood.)
