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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Harrison East Forest Service Road

Harrison East FSR reopens

Aug 11, 2025 | 8:29 AM

HARRISON EAST FOREST SERVICE ROAD — The Village of Harrison Hot Springs says the evacuation alert connected to the Bear Creek wildfire east of Harrison Lake has been canceled now that the fire is being held.

According to a social media post from the village, Harrison East Forest Service Road is now open to the public, at the recommendation of B.C. Wildfire Service. All previous road closures have been removed, including Kookipi Forest Service Road in the Nahatlatch Valley.

Drivers are reminded to remain alert for road hazards along the Harrison East Forest Service Road. The area remains an active worksite; local residents, boaters and campers are asked to stay well away from wildfire operations for the safety of responders and the public.

BCWS now says the 224-ha Bear Creek wildfire east of Harrison Lake is being held, meaning the fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary.

According to an update dated Sunday, August 10, BCWS said the fire behaviour is mainly Rank 1, a smouldering ground fire with no open flame. Ground crews had continued pushing a containment line upslope to check fire growth on the north flank.

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Heavy equipment had been supporting fire crews by establishing safe access for crews in the northeast quadrant, and extending a contingency guard.