There are
currently five active wildfires in the Central Cariboo Horsefly Zone. Four are
classified as Out of Control and one is classified as Under Control. Smoke from
these fires may be visible in the areas of Quesnel Lake, Horsefly, Likely and
150 Mile.
Four of the
fires are monitor only. A monitor only fire is a modified response fire that is
being analyzed but is not receiving immediate suppression action and may be
allowed to burn to achieve ecological or resource management objectives. All
four of these fires are being monitored routinely by experienced officers, none
of them are threatening structures or communities at this time.
Fire C30573
is classified as a modified response and is now considered to be Under Control.
This means that it is being managed using a combination of suppression
techniques to steer, contain or otherwise manage fire activity within a
pre-determined perimeter.
Public and
media are encouraged to monitor:
- The BC Wildfire Service public map for local
fire conditions,
- The B.C. Air Quality website for current advisories and smoke
forecasts,
- The FireSmoke Canada website for current smoke
conditions,
- The DriveBC website for current road
conditions and closures or delays due to visibility and/or wildfire, and
- The Government of Canada's weather information and
public alerts website for local alerts and special weather
statements.
Human-caused
wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from
naturally caused fires. Always practice safe, responsible open fire use.
To report a
wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555
toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.
You can
follow the latest wildfire news:
- on the free BC Wildfire
Service public mobile app, available for Apple (iOS) and Android devices
- on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo
- on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo
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