BC Fire Risk Map of August 10th, 2023 at 12pm..
Also - update from Cariboo Fire Centre as follows:
Overview
Initial Attack successes have been integral to the Cariboo Fire Centre's ability to manage and resource the 203 fires we have had this season. IA crews have taken on fires larger and more complex than in previous years and have exceeded expectations, demonstrating resource sharing, adaptability, and teamwork.
Weather continues to play a major role in fire behaviour, with cooler temperatures and precipitation helping fire suppression efforts.
One Incident Management Team remains active in the Cariboo Fire Centre, managing the Kappan Complex.
The Kappan Complex is made up of the following wildfires; VA1456, VA1462, VA1167, VA1735, C11158, C51571, G41165, G41189, C11892 and C11405.
All open fires remain prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre and the Tsilhqot’in (Xeni Gwet’in) Declared Title Area Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
The following activities and equipment are also restricted:
Fireworks, sky lanterns, burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description, binary exploding targets, tiki and similar kinds of torches, chimineas and air curtain burners.
Fire Activity
Fires currently burning: 23
New fires last week: 11
Active Fires
There are 23 active fires in the Cariboo Fire Centre.
Quesnel Zone: There are six active fires in the Quesnel Zone.
C11290 (Townsend Creek) is 2,785 hectares and classified as Under Control
C11437 (Pelican Lake) is 4,422 hectares and classified as Being Held
C11499 (Teepee Lake) is 7,864 hectares and classified as Being Held
C12135 (Burgess Creek) is 270 hectares and classified as Being Held
C11405 (Corkscrew Creek) is being handled with a modified response.
G41560 started in the Prince George Fire Centre, and has moved south into the Quesnel Zone. It is 722 hectares and is Out of Control.
Central Cariboo Zone: There are 11 active fires within the Central Cariboo Zone.
C31143, C32266, C31349, C31442, C31684, and C32539 are 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.
C22544 is 1 hectare and is Being Held.
C22652 is less than 1 hectare and is Under Control.
Chilcotin Zone: There are six active fires within the Chilcotin Zone.
C51562 (Satah Mountain) is 6,713 hectares and is classified as Under Control
C51571 (Anahim Peak) is 3350 hectares and is classified as Being Held
C51753 is 2 hectares and classified as Being Held
C51974 (Bull Canyon Park) is 1,306 hectares and classified as Under Control
C51976 is 10.5 hectares and classified as Under Control
C51981 is 1,400 hectares and classified as Under Control
"Out of Control": The fire is not contained, and still has potential to spread.
"Being Held": Under current fire conditions, such as wind and weather, the fire is not expected to grow.
"Under control": The fire is not expected to grow any larger.
Zone Fire Danger Rating and Activity Level
Between Activity Levels 1 (no to low fire activity) to 3 (fire activity increase expected)
Weather Forecast
Precipitation is expected in the Fire Centre today. Periods of rain will continue in zones east of the Fraser while scattered showers are expected elsewhere. Additional precipitation amounts of 10-20mm is forecast over eastern sections. There is a risk of a thundershower in eastern zones today with this disturbance. Precipitation will end tomorrow morning, and winds are expected to remain westerly with no lightning activity anticipated on Thursday.
Fire Prohibitions and Restrictions
Open Fire -- all Category Open Fires currently banned
Forest Use Restrictions -- none in place
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