Truax Creek Wildfire, taken May 12. (Image: BC Wildfire Service)

By Dylana Kneeshaw

TRUAX CREEK WILDFIRE

Truax Creek Wildfire burning out of control at 183 hectares, with no growth reported overnight

May 14, 2024 | 7:00 PM

LILLOOET, B.C. — As of Tuesday afternoon (May 14), the Truax Creek wildfire is still burning out of control near Carpenter Lake.

Nicole Bonnett, a fire information officer with the BC Wildfire Service, says the fire is now 183 hectares in size, noting that number has increased from an updated measurement, not fire spread.

“Last night into today, there was no growth on the fire, which is really good to see,” she explains.

BC Wildfire has 20 crew members on scene, a structure protection specialist and four helicopters. Crews are focused on the west flank at this time, with helicopters working on the eastern flank closest to Carpenter Lake.

One property is under evacuation alert by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District.

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It hasn’t been a challenge on this particular fire, but Bonnett reminds the public that if they see helicopters or skimmer crews working on area lakes, they need to give them plenty of space.