UPDATE: Fire near Harrison Hot Springs now being held

UPDATE #2, 5:10 P.M. THURSDAY: The BC Wildfire Service now says the 2-hectare fire near Harrison Hot Springs is being held.

UPDATE: As of 4:27 p.m. Wednesday, the fire within view of Harrison Hot Springs has grown to two hectares.

Original story:

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS – A wildfire that broke out near Harrison Hot Springs on Tuesday remains out of control as of Wednesday morning, but fire officials say it poses no threat to public safety at this time.

According to an update from the BC Wildfire Service, the 0.1-hectare wildfire was discovered Tuesday evening on the north side of the Harrison River, one kilometer north of Pirates Point, and considered highly visible from Harrison Hot Springs and nearby communities.

The initial response consisted of crews and officers with support from helicopters.

Crews remain on site today.

“The wildfire does not currently pose a threat to structures, critical infrastructure or public safety,” BC Wildfire Service said.

Two other fires are also out of control. They are located several kilometers west of Harrison Lake.