May 13, 2020 – The wildfire currently burning in two cut blocks off of the Bish Creek Forest Service Road remains classified as Being Held, and remains approximately 40 hectares in size with no recent growth.

The BC Wildfire Service has requested an additional crew of 10 firefighters assist in suppression efforts. It is anticipated these extra personnel will assist with transitioning the fire’s status from Being Held to Under Control.

At this point there is no threat to the community and with the increase in firefighters we should start to see less smoke in the valley by tomorrow evening.

Winds have shifted resulting in more smoke entering the Kitimat River Valley and the community. Individuals with existing respiratory conditions should monitor symptoms and take appropriate measures to protect their health.

The public is also being advised that there is strong evidence that exposure to air pollution increases susceptibility to respiratory viral infections by decreasing immune function. Therefore all precautions should be taken to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

Updates will be provided when available. Please refrain from traveling to the Bish Creek area at this time.

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