PRINCE GEORGE – The Hasler Flats wildfire (G71148) located approximately 30 kilometers southwest of Chetwynd is now classified as Being Held. The wildfire is not likely to spread beyond determined containment lines due to the suppression carried out by the BC Wildfire Service.

The Hasler Road is now open to the public as there is no longer a safety concern due to wildfire activity. We ask that those travelling on the Hasler Road slow down for crews and equipment working nearby.

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. We recognize the hard work and dedication of all those involved in fire suppression and coordination on this fire. We also appreciate the rapid response by initial attack and parattack crews to nearby wildfire starts. Their ability to quickly transition from expanded attack on the Hasler Flats wildfire to initial attack on multiple targets is commendable.

This incident will no longer be considered a Wildfire of Note. Please visit the BC Wildfire Service mobile app or visit BCWildfire.ca for updates on current wildfire activity.

Contact:

PGFC Information Team
BC Wildfire Service
Ministry of Forests
250-561-4629
INFOPG@gov.bc.ca