1 helicopter ‘bucketing’ water, 14 firefighters responding to 1.1-ha wildfire near Cultus Lake
BC Wildfire Service sent 14 firefighters and a helicopter as crews cut a perimeter and traffic was reduced near the blaze, officials said.
- On Monday, May 4, 2026, a 1.1-hectare wildfire ignited near Cultus Lake south of Chilliwack. The BC Wildfire Service deployed 14 firefighters and a helicopter from the Coastal Fire Centre to battle the out-of-control blaze.
- FVRD electoral area H representative Taryn Dixon provided updates on the Jade Bay Wildfire, confirming that helicopters are actively bucketing the area near the Jade Bay boat launch, east of Columbia Valley Road.
- Emil Anderson Maintenance officials implemented single-lane alternating traffic on Columbia Valley Road due to the firefighting response. Crews expect to contain the blaze within two days while cutting a perimeter on the ground.
- Dixon advised residents there is currently no emergency or immediate concern regarding the fire. Officials urged motorists to slow down, stay alert, and watch for traffic control signage and crews in the area.
- The BCWS continues investigating the suspected cause of the blaze, which remains classified as out-of-control. This designation indicates the fire is spreading or anticipated to spread beyond its current perimeter.
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1 helicopter ‘bucketing’ water, 14 firefighters responding to 1.1-ha wildfire near Cultus Lake - Creston Valley Advance
Update at noon The FVRD became aware of the Cultus Lake Provincial Park, near Jade Bay and put out a hazard advisory for temporary road access interruptions. “The BC Wildfire Service is actively engaged in wildfire containment activities for this fire,” the FVRD notice said. “Wildfire V10230 will continue to display plenty of smoke; however, there are no threats to life safety or property at this time.” The 1.1-hectare fire has been reduced down…
1 helicopter ‘bucketing’ water, 14 firefighters responding to 1.1-ha wildfire near Cultus Lake - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Update 10:30 a.m. The wildfire ignited at Cultus Lake in the early hours of Monday (May 4) has 14 firefighters and a helicopter responding from the Coastal Fire Centre, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). FVRD electoral area H rep Taryn Dixon gave an online update on the Jade Bay Wildfire. “BC Wildfire Service is on scene. BC Hydro is on scene. Choppers are bucketing,” Dixon posted. Wildfire personnel were cutting a perimeter on the gro…
1 helicopter ‘bucketing’ water, 14 firefighters responding to 1.1-ha wildfire near Cultus Lake - Grand Forks Gazette
Update 10:30 a.m. The wildfire ignited at Cultus Lake in the early hours of Monday (May 4) has 14 firefighters and a helicopter responding from the Coastal Fire Centre, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). FVRD electoral area H rep Taryn Dixon gave an online update on the Jade Bay Wildfire. “BC Wildfire Service is on scene. BC Hydro is on scene. Choppers are bucketing,” Dixon posted. Wildfire personnel were cutting a perimeter on the gro…
1 helicopter ‘bucketing’ water, 14 firefighters responding to 1.1-ha wildfire near Cultus Lake - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Update at noon The FVRD became aware of the Cultus Lake Provincial Park, near Jade Bay and put out a hazard advisory for temporary road access interruptions. “The BC Wildfire Service is actively engaged in wildfire containment activities for this fire,” the FVRD notice said. “Wildfire V10230 will continue to display plenty of smoke; however, there are no threats to life safety or property at this time.” The 1.1-hectare fire has been reduced down…
1 helicopter ‘bucketing’ water, 14 firefighters responding to 1.1-ha wildfire near Cultus Lake - Northern Sentinel
Update at noon The FVRD became aware of the Cultus Lake Provincial Park, near Jade Bay and put out a hazard advisory for temporary road access interruptions. “The BC Wildfire Service is actively engaged in wildfire containment activities for this fire,” the FVRD notice said. “Wildfire V10230 will continue to display plenty of smoke; however, there are no threats to life safety or property at this time.” The 1.1-hectare fire has been reduced down…
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