Overview
- The Naver Creek wildfire near Hixon, British Columbia, has grown to 70 hectares and is burning at rank three intensity, indicating moderately vigorous surface fire behavior.
- Evacuation orders have been issued for properties north of Hixon by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George due to the fire's aggressive behavior.
- A multi-agency response includes 19 BC Wildfire Service firefighters, helicopters, airtankers, and the Hixon Fire Department, with crews working overnight to protect infrastructure.
- Strong southerly winds of 40–60 km/h, coupled with ongoing dry conditions, are exacerbating wildfire risks, prompting officials to warn against open burning.
- Several other wildfires are active across northern B.C., including significant blazes near Williams Lake, Fort St. John, and Tumbler Ridge, further straining firefighting resources.