(Update: May 2, 2025 @11 am): BC Wildfire continues to respond to a cluster of wildfires that started along Highway 52 North, about 30 kilometres southwest of Dawson Creek.
Warm, dry and windy conditions have led to increased fire activity on wildfire G70192, which has merged with another fire, G70195.
Yesterday evening, the fire was estimated at 35 hectares. Today, the fire is estimated to be 185 hectares.
The other three wildfires in the cluster are all classified as being held.
Ground crews are actively working to contain the fire, with support from helicopters.
"Southwest winds are pushing the fire toward Highway 52 North, and there is potential for impacts to the roadway," BCWS said.
(Original story: May 1, 2025 @9:50 am):
BC Wildfire Service is responding to a cluster of wildfires near Highway 52 North, which are suspected to be human-caused.
The fires are located about 28.6 kilometres southwest of Dawson Creek.
BCWS says the fire sizes range from one to 50 hectares, the largest at this time being the Brassey Creek wildfire.
Firefighters and helicopters are working together to suppress the wildfires and resources are being shared through incidents.
Airtankers were also actioning the fire, and have “completed their objectives.”
RCMP are on site, and Highway 52 North has been closed in both directions.
