Smoke from the Naver Creek fire near Hixon. (Image Credit: Todd Doherty/X.com)

By Victor Kaisar

Wildfire Update

UPDATE: BCWS reports ‘good progress’ as crews battle out of control wildfire near Hixon

May 3, 2025 | 9:08 AM

HIXON, B.C. — (UPDATE 11:15 a.m.): The BC Wildfire Service says its making good progress as crews continue to battle a wildfire that broke out Friday (May 2) near Naver Creek in the Hixon area.

Information Officer Karley Desrosiers says crews from the BC Wildfire Service and the Hixon Fire Department were aided by the weather as they battled the 70 hectare fire overnight.

“There was about 3 mm of rain that was recorded overnight as well which helped reduce fire behaviour,” she said. “Fire behaviour could increase today as we get stronger, gustier winds. However, temperatures today are going to be significantly lower than they were yesterday.”

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George issued evacuation orders and alerts for ten total properties in the Hixon area Friday night.

“Crews on site today are being supported by helicopters and heavy equipment working towards containment but overall there is no imminent theat to either Highway 97 or nearby structures,” Desrosiers added.

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“This fire is burning in heavy slash and some slash piles which means that there is quite a bit of fuel build up that will continue to burn. We are expecting quite a bit of smoke to be emitted that people will see if they’re on Highway 97 or in the Hixon area.”

Desrosiers said there are 20 BC Wildfire Service personnel and two helcopters working on this fire Saturday. She also said crews are working on an updated perimeter.

“It is still classified as out of control however with the assistance of that rain and work overnight things are looking really good on site,” Desrosiers said. “There is the potential for growth if we get strong wind gusts but not anticipating any significant growth today.”

Elsewhere, a four hectare blaze burning approximately 23 kilometres southeast of Prince George city limits, is currently being held. Both these fires are believed to be human caused.

Elsewhere, the BC Wildfire Service says a four hectare blaze burning approximately 23 kilometres southeast of Prince George city limits is being held. It was was also discovered Friday afternoon and was being actioned by ground and air crews, though it wasn’t threatening any structures.

Desrosiers said crews will be back on scene today to ensure that there is no further risk of this fire spreading.

“We are not anticipating any further risks or concerns with that fire,” she said.

Both these fires are believed to be human caused, though an exact cause has not been determined.