July 27th, 2023 Daily Update from the Cariboo Fire Centre

July 27^th, 2023 BC Fire Risk Map & Daily Update from the Cariboo Fire Centre

 1)      Weather Update

 Cloudier conditions are expected today, with northern areas already cloudy and increasing cloudiness expected through the south. Temperatures remain steady to a bit warmer than yesterday, with driest conditions expected to be found toward 100 Mile. Winds remain light.  Isolated thundershowers will develop today in the Coast range from west to southwestern areas of the Fire Centre, with a few strikes likely hitting the northeastern corner of the Fire Centre as well. Tomorrow, isolated storms should spread to all areas, with the potential for pockets of scattered showers to develop through central to northeastern regions. Rainfall amounts look light and go up to approximately 5mm. However, locally heavy downpours are possible and some strikes, particularly tomorrow, are possible with little to no precipitation

2)      General Update from the Cariboo Fire Centre

As of July 14, 2023 the four fires that comprised the Gillies Complex are being managed by a dedicated Incident Management Team (IMT).  In addition, the 10 wildfires that comprised the Kappan Complex are being managed by a dedicated Incident Management Team (IMT)

3)      Active Wildfire Situation, by Zone

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

There are 10 active fires in the Central Cariboo Zone.  Of these fires, five are Out of Control, three are Being Held and two are Under Control.

 C21896

 Operational Objectives

This fire status is Under Control with no crews assigned to the incident.

 Other Information

 Under Control

Detection Date: July 19, 2023

Location: 4.5km S of Boitano Lake

 

C31958

Operational Objectives

This fire status is Under Control with no crews assigned to the incident.

Other Information

Under Control

Detection Date: July 20, 2023

Location: W of Crooked Lake

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

There are 11 active fires in the Quesnel Zone.  Of these fires, five are Out of Control, three are Being Held, and three are Under Control.

C12135 - Burgess Creek

Operational Objectives

This fire is highly visible to surrounding communities and commuters on Highway 97. Crews actioned an excursion on the south side of the fire yesterday, working from the west and east flank mopping up from the south working north and continuing those objectives today. A containment line is being constructed on the north side of the fire.

Other Information

Out of Control

Detection Date: July 22, 2023

Location: N of Gibraltar Mines

 

C11319

Operational Objectives

On July 26th the fire's status was changed from Out of Control to Being Held. The fire has shown no recent growth, and ground crews are actioning the fire as needed.

 

Other Information

Being Held

Detection Date: July 9, 2023

Location: NW Coglistiko Road

 

C11326

Operational Objectives

Ground crews are assigned to this incident and continue to action this fire as needed with no increase in fire activity.

 

Other Information

Under Control

Detection Date: July 8, 2023

Location: S of Narcosli Lake

 

C11321

Operational Objectives

This fire has low fire activity with crews assigned to this incident mopping up and patrolling.

 

Other Information

Being Held

Detection Date: July 8, 2023

Location: S of Kluskus Lakes

 

C11405

 

Operational Objectives

BC Wildfire is working with BC Parks to monitor the fire's activity within the park parameters.

 

Other Information

Out of Control

Detection Date: July 9, 2023

Location: 2.4km NW of Corkscrew Creek

C11328

Operational Objectives

This fire is showing low fire activity with a reconnaissance flight done yesterday to monitor the fire.

Other Information

 Under Control

Detection Date: July 8, 2023

Location: NW Coglistiko Road / S of Kluskus Lakes

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

 There are currently seven active fires within the Chilcotin Zone.  Of these fires, four are Out of Control, one is Being Held, and two are Under Control.

C51974 - Bull Canyon Park

Operational Objectives

This fire status changed to Being Held July 25th and The Bull Canyon Park Area Evacuation Alert was rescinded July 25th.

Highway 20 is not at risk of closing or obstruction from fire activity at this time. Crews are on site mopping up and patrolling and has established containment lines.

 

Other Information

Being Held

Detection Date: July 20, 2023

Location: 2.8km N of Chilko-Newton Road

 

C51981

Operational Objectives

Crews conducted small planned ignitions yesterday to remove pockets of green between the fires edge and control lines and will continue those objectives today if conditions are favourable.

Other Information

Being Held

Detection Date: July 20, 2023

Location: Location W of Alexis Creek

 

C51976

Operational Objectives

This fire received significant rain with crews patrolling July 26th.

 

Other Information

Under Control

Detection Date: July 20, 2023

Location: 2.8km N of Chilko-Newton Road

C51919

Operational Objectives

This fire status is Under Control with no crews assigned to the incident. BCWS is awaiting an aerial scan to asses the incident.

Other Information

Under Control

Detection Date: July 20, 2023

Location: 2.3km W of Two Lake

C51753

Operational Objectives

This fire is a modified response with daily monitoring by air.

Other Information

Out of Control

Detection Date: July 15, 2023

Location: 4.3 km S of Tatlayoko Lake

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

No active wildfires currently

 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.