Mostly clear conditions and light easterly winds are forecast in most zones, with some afternoon gustiness. Some limited thundershower activity is expected to develop later this afternoon/evening, with the Chilcotin/Quesnel/Williams Lake zones likely to see the most activity.
On Thursday, the upper ridge continues its drift eastward towards the Alberta Rockies as an intense low-pressure system off the central coast begins to influence the fire weather in the Cariboo. Temperatures will trend higher, generating more frequent crossovers at peak burning periods facilitating drying fuels.
2) Active Wildfires by Zone
a) Central Cariboo Zone (Williams Lake; Cariboo RD Areas D,E,F)
There are eight active fires in the Central Cariboo Zone. Of these fires, four are Out of Control, and four are Being Held.
b) Quesnel Zone (Quesnel/Wells; Cariboo RD Areas A,B,C,I)
There are 15
active fires in the Quesnel Zone. Three are Wildfires of Note, and as of July
14, 2023 four of these fires (including the Wildfires of Note) are being
managed by an Incident Management Team (IMT).
C11405 and C11407 are
within the Itcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park and are being monitored by the
Chilcotin Zone and BC Parks.
Townsend Creek (C11290)
Operational Objectives
Control lines have been established and tied into natural features around the entire fire perimeter.
A blackline has been completed around 90% of the fire perimeter.
Ground crews have completed mop up on 70% of the fire and will continue to mop up any remaining hot spots within the fire's perimeter and along control lines.
Other Information
Size: 2,784 hectares
Detection Date: July 8, 2023
Location: 2.5km East of Margaret Lake
Evacuation Alerts and Orders: The Townsend Creek Area Evacuation Order is still in effect, however portions have been downgraded to an Alert. The Baker Creek Evacuation Alert is still in effect.
Pelican Lake (C11437)
Operational Objectives
Heavy equipment guard construction has been completed from the park to the Grease Trail around the northern flank of the fire. Ground crews continue creating a hand fuel-free guard in Titetown Park on the southwest flank.
Structure Protection Crews are working to set up and maintain applied structure protection apparatuses where required.
Ground crews will begin utilizing direct attack methods on the southeastern section of the wildfire with the support of skimmers.
Aerial support is available and heavy equipment is establishing a guard on the southeast flank.
Other Information
Size: 2,700 Hectares
Detection Date: July 9. 2023
Evacuation Alerts and Orders: An Evacuation Order issued by Cariboo Regional District on July 11 was downgraded to an Evacuation Alert on July 17.
Teepee Lake (C11499)
Operational Objectives
1427 Division
There is a guard around the majority of the fire perimeter. Ground personnel will continue to mop up sections that were burned with planned ignitions.
Natural features have tied into machine guard control lines creating a guard around the majority of the fire. Structure protection specialists have set up apparatuses where required on properties on the southern flank of the wildfire.
1499 Division
The wildfire runs into an old burn from 2018 where the guard and planned ignitions occurred to the north. The planned ignitions and old burns have slowed the rate of spread in this area.
A machine guard has been built around the north and east flanks. Heavy equipment will focus on continuing to connect containment moving to the southeast portion of the wildfire.
Other Information
Size: 2,970 Hectares
Detection Date: July 10, 2023
Location: 4.3km Southeast Teepee Lake
Evacuation Alerts and Orders: The Regional District of Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has issued an Evacuation Alert and Order
Branch Road (C11243)
Operational Objectives
Control lines have been established around the entire wildfire.
Ground crews will continue to mop up any hot spots along the perimeter of the wildfire, focusing on the southeast and eastern flanks of the wildfire.
Other Information
Size: 1,350 Hectares
Detection Date: July 7, 2023
Location: West of 7 Branch Road
Evacuation Alerts and Orders: On July 8 The Cariboo Regional District issued an Evacuation Alert for the Branch Road Wildfire.
c) Chilcotin Zone (Cariboo RD Areas J/K)
There are currently four active fires within the Chilcotin Zone.
The Cariboo Fire Centre will be assuming control of multiple fires from the Coastal Fire Centre and the Prince George Fire Centre, including the Gatcho Lake Cluster.
The
Kappan Complex is made up of the following nine fires; VA1456, VA1462, VA1167,
VA1735, Gatcho Lake (G41158 now C11158), C51562, C51571, G41165 and G41189.
Gatcho Lake (C41158)
Operational Objectives
Structure protection personnel are setting up equipment and prioritizing structure protection.
The number one priority for the BC Wildfire Service is ensuring the safety of first responders, and crews have been pulled back on fires that are exhibiting dangerous fire activity. Aggressive fire behaviour is expected to continue through the next several days. At this time, the main objective is keeping transportation corridors open for access and egress to support fire operations and evacuation routes.
Other Information
Size: 4,306 Hectares
Detection Date: July 6, 2023
Location: 1.5 kilometres southeast of Gatcho Lake
Evacuation Alerts and Orders: The Cariboo Regional District issued an Evacuation Order for this wildfire on July 9 which was extended on July 11.
Anahim Peak (C51571)
Operational Objectives
Line locators are identifying areas where control lines can be established on the northern flank. Danger tree falling and assessing is continuing on the western flank. Ground crews on the west division will continue to mop up the beeftrail road and east of the Dean River.
Ground crews are working along the Dean River to establish a fuel free hand guard. Construction of control lines is continuing along the east flank.
Structure Protection Crews have assess values in the area, as well as set-up and maintain applied structure protection apparatuses where required.
Other Information
Size: 1,950 Hectares
Detection Date: July 11, 2023
Location: Northeast of Anahim Peak
Evacuation Alerts and Orders: The Cariboo Regional District issued an Evacuation Order for this wildfire on July 15.
d) 100 Mile House Zone (100 Mile House; Cariboo RD Areas G,H,L)
NO active wildfires
Finally -- if residents' see fire activity, of any kind, they are encouraged to contact the BC Wildfire Service by phone at 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell or use the BC Wildfire app for Apple or Android devices to report a fire.
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