The Richter Mountain wildfire 14 kilometres south of Cawston is still classified as held on Wednesday morning.
UPDATE: The Richter Mountain Wildfire (K51089) remains classified as Being Held at 403 ha. 151 personnel, 2 helicopters & 6 pieces of heavy equipment are on site today. #BCWildfire Service personnel are making great progress. Thank you to everyone involved in this response. pic.twitter.com/XD6A91vtrJ
— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) July 31, 2019
BC Wildfire says the fire, which is believed to be caused by a lightning strike on July 24, remains at 403 hectares.
Currently, 151 personnel, two helicopters and six pieces of heavy equipment are onsite today, according to a recent post on social media.
READ MORE: Richter Mountain wildfire suppression efforts focused on the ground
BC Wildfire said on Tuesday the wildfire was continuing to show a low level of fire activity. It said the fire is now a primarily a smouldering ground fire and not producing a lot of smoke.
Information officers said Tuesday the fire suppression efforts are still being focused on the ground, with less emphasis on air support. Crews are working in steep terrain with loose rock and site safety remains a priority.
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