July 30th, 2023 Daily Update from the Cariboo Fire Centre
1) Weather Update
An upper low continues to slowly approach the Fire Centre today. This will bring scattered shower and thundershower activity mainly to eastern zones while a weak southwesterly flow will bring stability to the lee of the Coastal Mountains. Some of these storms today will be capable of producing strong outflow winds and a risk of hail. Little change is expected on Monday as the upper low continues to affect the region. The most unstable conditions will shift northward to the northern 1/3 of the Fire Centre. Winds remain light westerly with moderate humidity values forecast. Stronger outflow winds possible in thundershower activity.
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 can be viewed at https://drive.google.com/file/d/114PxNVZ7AnN2WTmOd4ipxLUo45zK6NvG/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.
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.
C22325
Operational Objectives
An Initial Attack crew is on site today actioning the fire with a high probability of success.
Other Information
Under Control
Detection Date: July 29, 2023
Location: 6km SW of Chimney Lake
b) Quesnel Zone (Quesnel/Wells; Cariboo RD Areas A,B,C,I)
There are 10 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 remain working from the South to the North continuing mop up and patrol. Heavy equipment is on site supporting. Status changed to Being Held July 30th.
Other Information
Being Held
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
Under Control
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.
This incident saw some growth within containment lines yesterday, with crews on site continuing action. Crews are on site today conducting mop up and patrol on the North flank of the fire where some activity remains then continuing mop up and patrol on the interior.
Other Information
Being Held
Detection Date: July 20, 2023
Location: 2.8km N of Chilko-Newton Road
C51981
Operational Objectives
Crews were on site yesterday continuing mop up and patrol as well as establishing a 25-foot wetline. Crews are on site today, continuing the same objectives.
Other Information
Being Held
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.
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