July 29th, 2023 Daily Update from the Cariboo Fire Centre

July 29th, 2023 Daily Update from the Cariboo Fire Centre:

1) Weather Update

An upper low is slowly approaching the Fire Center. This will bring scattered shower and thundershower activity to all zones today. Some of these storms will be capable of producing strong outflow winds and a risk of hail. Winds are expected to increase from the west this afternoon with the highest ISI forecast in the 100 Mile House zone. Little change is expected on Sunday as the upper low continues to affect the region. Conditions will begin to stabilize in the lee of the Coastal Mountains in a southwesterly flow while scattered showers or thundershowers persist elsewhere.

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).  IMT Reports for July 29th, 2023 can be viewed at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XPLHULUJFUp9aHLkI51K_5MbYIebir8U/view?usp=drive_link

3) Active Wildfire Situation, by Zone

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

There are 9 active fires in the Central Cariboo Zone.  Of these fires, five are Out of Control, three are Being Held and one are Under Control.

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

Operational Objectives

Fires C31143, C32266, C31349, C31442 and C31684, located in the Horsefly Lake-Quesnel Lake area, are classified as Out of Control, and are being handled with a modified response.

 

C30399, C30572, and C30446 are located in the Horsefly Lake-Quesnel Lake area, are classified as Being Held, and are being handled with a modified response.

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. Additional personnel were assigned to this incident yesterday, working from the south to the north continuing mop up and patrol. Crews worked to establish a 25-foot wet line around the perimeter and will continue those objectives today with heavy equipment on site supporting

Other Information

Out of Control

Detection Date: July 22, 2023

Location: N of Gibraltar Mines

C11319

Operational Objectives

Crews were on site yesterday conducting patrol and mop up, finding some smoke and will continue patrol and mop up today. BCWS is awaiting an aerial scan to asses the incident.

Other Information

Being Held

Detection Date: July 9, 2023

Location: NW Coglistiko Road

C11326

Operational Objectives

BCWS conducted an aerial monitor yesterday observing no smoke, with crews assigned to this incident today conducting patrol and mop up. BCWS is awaiting an aerial scan to asses the incident.

Other Information

Under Control

Detection Date: July 8, 2023

Location: S of Narcosli Lake

C11321

Operational Objectives

Crews were on site yesterday conducting mop up and patrol. BCWS is awaiting an aerial scan to asses the incident

Other Information

Under Control

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

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

The Bull Canyon Park Area Evacuation Alert was rescinded on July 26th.

Highway 20 is not at risk of closing or obstruction from fire activity at this time.

Crews were on site yesterday continuing mop up and patrol with helicopter support bucketing hot spots on the North flank. Yesterday evening some precipitation was received. Crews are on site today continuing mop up and patrol.

Other Information

Being Held

Detection Date: July 20, 2023

Location: 2.8km N of Chilko-Newton Road

C51981

Operational Objectives

Crews continued mop up and patrol yesterday as well as conducted small planned ignitions to remove pockets of green between the fires edge and containment lines. Today, crews continue patrol and mop up and are working to establish a wetline.

Other Information

Out of Control

Detection Date: July 20, 2023

Location: Location W of Alexis Creek

C51976

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: 2.8km 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 assess 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.