A new wildfire has ignited east of the Coquihalla Highway near Exit 195. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service.)

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Wildfire activity

1-ha wildfire sparks northeast of Hope, near Exit 195 on the Coquihalla

Jul 16, 2026 | 8:25 AM

COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY/NORTHEAST OF HOPE – A new wildfire has sparked northeast of Hope, not far from Exit 195 on the Coquihalla Highway.

The BC Wildfire Service says the one-hectare wildfire is designated as out of control and is likely caused by humans.

The fire was discovered on Wednesday, July 15 near Highway 5 and the Coquihalla River.

Location of the wildfire (red circle). (Image Credit: BCWS.)