Emergency crews are actively responding to an out-of-control ground fire burning under power lines in Belcarra Regional Park behind Crystal Creek, according to the Village of Anmore. Discovered on Aug. 5, the blaze spans 0.8 hectares and has prompted immediate warnings for residents to clear the area and avoid the scene to give firefighting personnel space to work.
Agencies Deploy Air and Ground Resources in Belcarra Regional Park
The active response involves multiple organizations combining efforts to contain the ground fire. According to the Village of Anmore public advisory, the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department, Sasamat Fire, Port Moody Fire, and the BC Wildfire Service are all on the scene alongside helicopter and air tanker support.
The Coastal Wildfire Centre lists the specific location of the blaze on Bedwell Bay Road and notes that the suspected cause is human-related. Meanwhile, the Metro Vancouver Regional District reported that its emergency management staff, regional parks staff, and watershed protection firefighting crews have joined the operation near Sugar Mountain Trail. Three BC Wildfire Service helicopters are actively dumping water on the burning terrain.
Visibility, Air Quality, and Regional Wildfire Context
The wildfire is burning 2.5 km west of Port Moody and 0.5 km away from Black Bear Way, making it highly visible from Lower Mainland communities including Port Moody, Coquitlam, and North Vancouver. Local residents on Reddit reported hearing frequent sirens and helicopter activity throughout Anmore, alongside a strong burning smell that has caused air quality to noticeably deteriorate.
Did You Know? The active fire in Belcarra Regional Park is situated underneath power lines in the area behind Crystal Creek, prompting regional authorities to coordinate multi-agency ground and air suppression efforts.
According to provincial tracking, there are currently 115 wildfires burning across British Columbia, with nine new starts recorded in the 24 hours preceding publication. A BC Wildfire Service provincial situation report issued on Aug. 5 warned of an increased potential for fire activity as hot and dry conditions return to most of the province. Light and variably localized winds could cause smoke to linger and become more visible across southern regions, while rising temperatures may also trigger holdover fires from lightning strikes that smouldered undetected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Belcarra Park wildfire located?
According to the BC Wildfire Service and local authorities, the fire is burning behind Crystal Creek in Belcarra Regional Park, near Bedwell Bay Road and Sugar Mountain Trail, approximately 2.5 km west of Port Moody.
Which emergency services are responding to the incident?
Crews from the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department, Sasamat Fire, Port Moody Fire, Metro Vancouver regional parks, watershed protection firefighting units, and the BC Wildfire Service are on the scene with helicopter and air tanker support.
What is the current status of the fire?
The blaze was discovered on Aug. 5, currently measures 0.8 hectares, and remains classified as out-of-control with a suspected human-related cause.
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