Prince George, B.C.- The Peta Mountain fire, about 20kms  north of Fraser Lake, is now 30% contained.

 

The fire, which was first spotted a week ago,   is estimated to be about 250 hectares in size. The Prince George Fire Centre says crews were able to conduct burn-off operations on the weekend and a guard has been established around the full perimeter of the fire.

 

Firefighters continue to mop-up and build fuel free areas. An additional team of ten people will be on site today to assist with mop up operations. 

 

Right now, there are  75 firefighters, 3 helicopters and one piece of heavy equipment working this fire.