New spot fires being held, but Kamloops-area wildfire officials on alert for new starts

Two new wildfires that sprung up Thursday (July 4) in the Kamloops Fire District are now being held, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.

The Dewdrop Creek fire only grew to spot size before it was brought to heel.

Fire Information Officer Aydan Coray says the fire was believed to have been sparked by lightning, even though it was only discovered days after the last lightning strikes in the area.

“Lightning can hold over for a period of time — sometimes up to weeks — until warmer weather can come dry the area out and that fire can act up again,” Coray said.

Meanwhile another spot fire that was discovered south of Spences Bridge Thursday is also now being held.

Heading into a scorching stretch that will start with a hot, dry weekend, Coray says wildfire officials are asking residents to keep watch for new starts.