Wildfire north of Lillooet spreads to 60 hectares on first day
Posted June 24, 2024 5:55 pm.
Last Updated June 25, 2024 4:33 pm.
A wildfire 15 kilometres north of Lillooet reached an estimated 30 hectares in size within hours of its discovery Monday afternoon.
As of Monday evening, the BC Wildfire service says the fire has doubled in size to an estimated 60 hectares.
The Tiffin Creek fire is considered out of control as it burns its way up a steep slope off of Highway 99.
BC Wildfire information officer Cassidy Martin says no structures or roads are currently being threatened by the flames.
“At this point, we don’t have any concerns about it affecting the highway, but we do urge the public to use DriveBC for updates on the actual highway conditions and road conditions, and if there’s any problems there,” said Martin.
Martin says a variety of crews are working together to contain the blaze.
“We have two initial attack crews, one unit crew and one response officer on site, as well as a helicopter and air tankers.”
She said the cause of the Tiffin Creek fire is unknown, but the BC Wildfire website says human activity is suspected.
This is the 276th wildfire in B.C. so far this season, marking a stark difference from the more than 450 wildfires already burned or burning at this time last year.
