
UPDATE: Scatchard Mountain fire near Chase being held at 35 hectares in size
CHASE, B.C. — (UPDATE 9:00 p.m.): The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Scatchard Mountain fire is being held at 35 hectares in size, meaning its not expected to grow further based on current fuel and weather conditions.
The fire has been holding steady in size since Monday evening, as crews reported no growth throughout the day Tuesday (July 1).
In a Tuesday evening update, the Neskonlith Indian Band said BCWS crews made “excellent progress on containing the wildfire,” though a number of its members will spend another night out of their homes.
“Fire activity has significantly reduced and crews have established control lines along Harper Road,” the Band said, in a statement. “Overnight monitoring continues with two initial attack crews.”