The Agassiz Fire Department and the BC Wildfire Service are assessing a new fire on Bear Mountain, which is located on Crown Land within the municipal boundaries, this morning. An initial attack crew and air support from BC Wildfire have been assigned. Currently, there is no risk to structure or the public. We will provide updated information as it becomes available.
Please visit the BC Wildfire Service - Wildfires Map for the exact location of the Bear Mountain fire and other fires of note in our region: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map
For the latest information from the District, please visit our Emergency Operations Centre.