A thermal scan has shown a number of hot spots in the Squamish Valley area, and crews are working to snuff them out, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
“They had the helicopter up today,” said fire Coastal Fire information officer Marg Drysdale.
“They did a scan, and they found a number of hot spots in the valley and quite a bit of heat showing on the slopes. So they’re working on that.”
She said progress is being made, and the fire is continuing to “be held,” meaning that it likely won’t grow, given the weather and the work of the crew.
Conditions may be more favourable Tuesday, she said, as there may be between five to 10 millimetres of rain in that area.
The same number of crew present in the morning are still on scene this afternoon, though there may be a reduction tomorrow, she said.
The blaze, which was the first major fire in B.C. this fire season, is suspected to be human-caused and is under investigation.
It began Wednesday, April 15 and spread quickly.
Fighting the fire Monday were 34 firefighters, three helicopters and three pieces of heavy equipment.
Danger tree fallers continue to work with BC Hydro to restore power to area homes.
An evacuation alert remains in effect for Squamish-Lillooet Regional District properties in the area.
It includes residents on Squamish Valley Road, from the Pilchuck Bridge to the northern end of Squamish Valley Road, on both sides, and encompasses all side roads in this area.
A security checkpoint remains at the 12-kilometre mark of the Squamish Valley Road.
No unauthorized vehicles will be allowed past this point. Fire and law enforcement officials ask that people stay out of the area.
**This story has been updated since it was first posted.
