Courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service:
Due to an up-to-date tight line map, the Puntzi Lake Wildfire burning on the north side of Puntzi Lake is now estimated at 8,089 hectares. This wildfire is now 30 per cent contained on the south west flank. The fire has received approximately 17 millimetres of rain since Saturday, July 11, which contributed to suppression efforts on the fireline.
Favourable weather in the last few days has allowed crews to direct attack the fire along the perimeter. Mop up efforts continue in and around private property and homes affected by the wildfire. The forecast is calling for three to five days of continued cooler temperatures and isolated showers. The BC Wildfire Service will be taking advantage of this downturn in weather to further establish control of the Puntzi Lake Wildfire.
Due to progress on this wildfire the Cariboo Regional District has revised the Evacuation Order to allow some residents to return home. For more details and updated maps please visit the Cariboo Regional District's Emergency Operations Facebook page at: CRDEmergencyOperations
It takes a significant amount of sustained rain to snuff out a wildfire. The effects of rain on a fire would depend on the amount of rain, how long it fell for, the humidity of the area around the fire, and the current level of fire activity being observed at the incident. While the fire danger rating in the Cariboo Fire Centre is low to moderate all it would take is a few days of hot and dry weather to increase the risk of fire activity.
To report smoke, flames or an unattended open fire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or dial *5555 on a cellphone. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity visit: www.bcwildfire.ca
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