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Wildfire near Chetwynd now Being Held

The Hasler Flats Wildfire, which is in the Prince George Wildfire Centre, is now classified as Being Held.

According to the BC Wildfire Service, the wildfire, located 30 kilometres southwest of Chetwynd, is not likely to spread beyond determined containment lines due to the suppression carried out.

The Hasler Road is now open to the public as there is no longer a safety concern due to wildfire activity.

Response to the Hasler Flats wildfire involved coordination of various resources including initial attack crews, parattack crews, unit crews, contract crews, heavy equipment operators, and aviation resources.

This incident will no longer be considered a Wildfire of Note.

For more updates from the BC Wildfire Service click here.

 

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Hartley Miller
Hartley Miller
Hartley is the News Director for Vista Radio’s B.C. North division, as well as the morning news anchor for 94.3 The GOAT and Country 97FM. He has served as the colour commentator for Prince George Cougars home games for 12 seasons. Hartley has been a fixture on the airwaves since 1979. He is the author of You Don’t Say, a collection of his most memorable sports quotes. Hartley is married with two children and four grandchildren.

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