The Cantilever Bar fire burning above the Fraser River as seen on Aug. 2. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)

By Victor Kaisar

Wildfire Update

Cantilever Bar fire near Lytton classified as under control

Aug 21, 2025 | 10:05 AM

LYTTON, B.C. — The largest of three fires that threatened the Lytton area this summer is under control, though its still burning nearly a month after it was first discovered.

The BC Wildfire Service says the Cantilever Bar wildfire is still mapped at 1,472 hectares in size. However, it notes the change in designation means the fire is not projected to spread beyond its current perimeter.

“Crews have suppressed the wildfire on all accessible flanks using direct attack tactics,” an update from the BC Wildfire Service said. “Patrolling and mop up has been completed tying the south, east, and north flanks together where accessible. Demobilization of gear is ongoing.”

“Crews are challenged by the extreme slope and rocky terrain. Some areas are inaccessible to ground and aerial resources. Areas that are inaccessible will continue to be monitored for achievable objectives and actioned where it is safe to do so.”

The Cantilever Bar fire perimeter. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)

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The Cantilever Bar fire was discovered about 10 kilometres south of Lytton on July 28. It led to evacuation orders and alerts from the Lytton First Nation and alerts for the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, the Skuppah First Nation and Siska First Nation.

The fire was classified as being held on Aug. 5, and all of those orders and alerts were rescinded earlier this month.

“Nearby communities may continue to see smoke from within the fire perimeter over the coming days,” the BC Wildfire Service said. “This is common with large wildfires and may continue until the area receives significant rainfall.”

“If you see smoke coming from well within a fire’s perimeter and the area is surrounded by burned material, this is typically not a concern. However, smoke rising from green, unburned fuel or from outside a fire’s perimeter should be reported immediately.”

As of publishing, there were 61 active fires burning across British Columbia, two of which are considered to be out of control. There are five fires burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre, and they’re are listed as under control.

For the latest on the wildfire situation in British Columbia, go here.