July 22nd, 2023 Daily Update from Cariboo Fire Centre

July 22nd, 2023 Daily Update from the Cariboo Fire Centre

1) Weather Update

Gusty south/southwest winds are forecast for most of the afternoon as a cold front pushes through the Fire Centre. The winds will shift west/northwest by late afternoon/early evening and diminish after sunset.

There is a slight risk of a late afternoon/evening thundershower in the Quesnel zone.

A deep low pressure system off the coast will continue to affect the Fire Centre Sunday pushing more cloud into the area particularly in zones west of the Fraser.

Lower wind speeds are expected with a chance for precipitation during the evening/overnight in the Chilcotin.

2) Wildfire Updates, by Zone

a) Central Cariboo Zone (Williams Lake/Cariboo RD Areas D,E,F)

There are 15 active fires in the Central Cariboo Zone.
Of these fires, seven are Out of Control, five are Being Held and three are Under Control.

C21942

Operational Objectives

Ground crews have fully protected decked timber in the area and it is not threatened by the wildfire. Ground crews will continue to create hose trail and mop us as this fire displays low fire activity.

Other Information

Out of Control
Detection Date: July 20. 2023
Location: Big Basin Park

C21958
Operational Objectives
Skimmers cooled the fire with water early Friday morning and ground crews were able to achieve 50% containment Friday evening. Saturday objectives are to lay hose around the perimeter of the fire and mop up the interior.

Other Information

Out of Control
Detection Date: July 20. 2023
Location: W of Crooked Lake

C22025

Operational Objectives
On Friday air tankers blanketed the wildfire with retardant. Ground crews are onsite to strengthen the perimeter and mop up.

Other Information

Being Held
Detection Date: July 21. 2023
Location: N Knife Creek Rd

C31905

Operational Objectives
100% contained with machine guard and wet line. Patrol and mop up.

Other Information

Being Held
Detection Date: July 19. 2023
Location: 3.7km West Freshetta Lake

C31917

Operational Objectives
This fire is displaying minimal fire behaviour. Ground crews are falling danger trees and mopping up

Other Information

Out of Control
Detection Date: July 19. 2023
Location: 2.4km E of Elbow Lake

b) Quesnel Zone (Quesnel/Wells; Cariboo RD Areas A,B,C,I)

There are 16 active fires in the Quesnel Zone.
Of these fires, 10 are Out of Control, one is Being Held, and five are Under Control.
As of July 14, 2023 the four fires that now comprise the Gillies Complex are being managed by a dedicated Incident Management Team (IMT).

C11319/C11321/C11326

Operational Objectives
These three wildfires are remote mostly only accessible by helicopter. Crews will be working to suppress all three wildfires today.

Other Information

Out of Control
Detection Date: July 8, 2023
Location: NW Coglistiko R / S of Kluskus Lakes / S of Narcosli Lake

C11405/C11407

Operational Objectives
These fires are located within the Itcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park and are being monitored in accordance with BC Provincial Parks

Other Information

Out of Control
Detection Date: July 13, 2023
Location: Itcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park

c) Chilcotin Zone (Cariboo RD Areas J/K)

There are currently 12 active fires within the Chilcotin Zone.
As of July 14, 2023 the wildfires that comprise the Kappan Complex are being managed by a dedicated Incident Management Team (IMT).

C51919

Operational Objectives
This fire showed minimal growth and is now Under Control.

Other Information

Under Control
Detection Date: July 19. 2023
Location: 2.3km West of Two Lake

C51944

Operational Objectives
100% machine guard containment with a wet line around the perimeter.

Other Information

Being Held
Detection Date: July 20, 2023
Location: 8.6 km N of Bidwell Lakes

C51974

Operational Objectives
Air tankers blanketed the fire with retardant on Friday. Objectives are to utilize heavy equipment to improve the retardant line. Ground crews will utilize heavy equipment with planned ignitions to bring the fire to existing roads and natural guards.

Other Information

Out of Control
Detection Date: July 20, 2023
Location: 2.8km N of Chilko-Newton Road

C51976

Operational Objectives
Air tankers blanketed the fire with retardant on Friday. Strong winds created some spotting along the north east flank of the fire. Ground crews worked into the night on Friday to secure the machine guard around the perimeter and Saturday's objectives are to complete the guard around 100% of the wildfire and eliminate any spotting caused by winds.

Other Information

Out of Control
Detection Date: July 20, 2023
Location: 2.8km N of Chilko-Newton Road

C51981

Operational Objectives

Heavy equipment has built a guard along the north and east side
connecting natural barriers. Saturday's primary objective is complete the machine guard along the east and west sides.

Other Information

Out of Control
Detection Date: July 20, 2023
Location: Location W of Alexis Creek

d) 100 Mile Zone (100 Mile House; Cariboo RD Areas G,H,L)

There are NO active wildfires in the 100 Mile House Zone.

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.