Wildfire burning out of control near Maple Ridge

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A wildfire that broke out overnight near Maple Ridge was considered out of control on Saturday.

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The B.C. Wildfire Service says crews are working on the estimated 1.5-hectare blaze, which is believed to be human caused, in steep and challenging terrain.

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The Maple Ridge Fire Department responded to the fire at about 6:30 p.m. near the Rock Ridge area of Maple Ridge, according to a post on social media.

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No evacuation orders or alerts are in place. An out-of-control wildfire is one that is spreading or anticipated to spread.

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The city is asking residents who are concerned about the smoke to close their windows and doors.

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🚨Maple Ridge Fire & Rescue Services is currently on scene and responding to a ground fire in the upper Rock Ridge area.

Residents in the surrounding area who are concerned with smoke conditions, please keep windows and doors closed.

Updates will be provided as further… pic.twitter.com/bG8N6L1gk9

— City of Maple Ridge (@YourMapleRidge) May 23, 2026

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