Harrison – Wildfire BC reported a new fire as of August 19 off Rockwell Bay on East Harrison Lake.
As of 8:20 PM August 19 – the fire doubled in size throughout the day and is now 1.5 hectrares. The cause remains unknown .
Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department posted to their Facebook page –
Harrison Hot Springs Fire is aware of a wildfire on the east side of Harrison Lake on the forest service road. AFD crews along with the BC Wildfire Service responded to the reports at 3:30 AM Friday morning. The fire is burning off the main service road on Slollicum Creek FSR. The fire is clearly visible from the lakefront in Harrison.
As a reminder: If you do spot a wildfire, call 1-800-663-555 or *5555 from a cell phone to report it.
The cause is unknown as of 8 AM Friday.
Wildfire BC has their interactive map here.
Ryan Kehler posted to the Facebook page — Harrison Hot Springs Bulletin Board
Fire visible northeast of Rockwell Bay and Greenpoint. 911 has been called, I was referred to the BC Forest Fire Service and they have started a report.
Kimee Tth posted a picture:
