Wonowon wildfire now ‘under control’
The BC Wildfire Service says the wildfire in Wonowon, which started on April 24th, is now ‘under control.’
WONOWON, B.C. — The wildfire in Wonowon is now under control, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
The fire was first reported on April 24th, near Wonowon Elementary School.
BCWS deployed a crew, along with a response officer, and took suppression actions to limit the blaze from spreading.
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Pedro Roldan-Delgado, information officer with the Prince George Fire Centre, says crews are still on site as of 1:45 p.m. on April 25th but will likely be finished by the end of the day.
“The crews managed to get it under control,” said Roldan-Delgado.
“There is no immediate threat for it getting out of the perimeter anymore … so the worst should be behind us now.”
BCWS previously listed the fire as out of control and four hectares in size.
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