*** UPDATED: May 14 ***
Cariboo Fire Centre says the wildfire in Alexis Creek is now “under control.”
The fire’s perimeter was last estimated to be 556 hectares in size, and continues to see “low fire behaviour.”
Fire Information Officer Jessica Mack says there was rain over the direct area yesterday, and with the use of drones, fire crews were able to determine the remaining hot spots.
Ground crews are still on site and prioritizing the extinguishing of the hot spots, and as of the evening of May 13, the fire’s status has been changed on the BC Wildfire Service’s website from “being held” to “under control.”
For more information and updates, visit the BC Wildfire Service’s website or app.
— Original Story —
The wildfire burning east of Alexis is estimated to be 550 hectares in size and continues to display low fire behaviour.
That from Fire Information Officer Jeromy Corrigan at the Cariboo Fire Centre.
Corrigan said initial attack crews, unit crews and contract crews, continue to work on the fire.
Heavy equipment remains on site assisting crews and a fire guard has been completed around the entirety of the fire at this time.
Corrigan said ground crews also continue to receive aviation support from 4 helicopters on site.
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