By Greg Fry

Deadman River fire ‘being held’

May 29, 2018 | 11:06 AM

SAVONA — Good news regarding the wildfire that broke out last night near Savona.

The blaze, officially dubbed the Deadman River fire, is now classified as ‘being held.’

“That fire is currently estimated at 150 hectares and is classified as being held,” said Marla Catherall, communications assistant with the Kamloops Fire Centre. “Being held just means the perimeter is not likely to spread because of weather and suppression tactics.”

She says crews battled the fire through the night and says there are currently three firefighters on scene.

Catherall says the location of the fire has also helped with suppression efforts.

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“It’s between the highway and the river. So, fortunately with that it creates a natural fuel break. A fuel break is a strip of land that’s been cleared and it will help prevent the spread of the fire.”