This is a general update on current wildfires and anticipated weather for Aug. 26.
There are currently 51 active wildfires within the Cariboo Fire Centre. One fire was called out Aug. 25 and no new fires were discovered.
The fire danger rating is generally ‘low’ with large pockets of ‘moderate’ through the west and northwestern portions of the fire centre. The BC Wildfire Service website displays the current fire danger rating for the province.
Today we are anticipating precipitation throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre, however, it will be light in the northwest portion of the fire centre. Temperatures continue to be cool with highs of 16 to 21 degrees. Winds are expected to be stronger today, between 20 to 30 kilometres per hour gusting to 40 and gusting up to 50 kilometres per hour at higher elevations.
Summary of Wildfires of Note
There are currently six Wildfires of Note in the Cariboo Fire Centre. Up to date information on the Wildfire of Note can be found at www.bcwildfire.ca. For more information on evacuation alerts and orders, please visit the Cariboo Regional District Website.
Baezaeko Complex
Other Wildfires of Note
The Mayfield Lake fire and Wild Goose Lake fire are no longer considered Wildfires of Note and have been removed from the webpage. Both of these fires are now in Being Held status.
Summary of Other Wildfires
Below is a summary of other active fires, by zone, as of first thing this morning. Within this summary, only fires that are over four hectares and are in Out of Control status will be highlighted. For current sizes on wildfires not listed below, please check the All Current Wildfires web page.
Quesnel Fire Zone
There are nine active wildfires burning in this zone. Two are Being Held, one is Under Control and seven fires are in Out of Control status.
1. The Yuzkli Lake fire is south of Big Valley Creek and estimated at 100 hectares. Heavy equipment established guard in areas that were accessible. This fire is being closely monitored by the BC Wildfire Service.
Williams Lake Zone
There are two active wildfires burning in this zone. One is Being Held and one is Under Control.
1. The Mayfield Lake Fire is estimated at 300 hectares and is now in Being Held status and is 100 per cent contained. It is no longer considered a Wildfire of Note and has been removed from the webpage. On Aug. 25, the Cariboo Regional District lifted the Evacuation Alert associated with this wildfire.
Horsefly Zone
There are 20 active wildfires fires burning in this zone. Seven fires are Being Held, three are Under Control, and ten are in Out of Control status.
1. The Wild Goose Lake fire is now in Being Held status and is no longer considered a Wildfire of Note and has been removed from the webpage.
2. The Quartz Mountain fire is mapped at 522 hectares. This fire is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.
3. The Boulderly Creek fire, located on the east arm of Quesnel Lake is mapped at 233 hectares. This fire is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.
4. The fire west of Warttig Lake is estimated at 50 hectares. This fire is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.
5. The wildfire East of Mitchell Lake is estimated at 5.5 hectares. This fire is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.
6. The Roaring River Valley fire is estimated at 1000 hectares. This fire is located in the high alpine and is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.
100 Mile Zone
There are 13 active fires. Three fires are Being Held, two are Under Control and eight are in Out of Control status.
1. The fire southwest of Clearwater Lake, north of Mahood Lake is estimated at 596 hectares. This fire is a Modified Response fire and is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.
2. The fire three kilometres west of McNeil Lake is estimated at 216 hectares. This fire is a Modified Response fire and is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.
3. The fire 16 kilometres north of Canim Lake is estimated at 407 hectares. This fire is a Modified Response fire and is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.
4. Fire 1.5 kilometres northeast of McNeil Lake is mapped at 45 hectares. This fire is a Modified Response fire and is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.
5. The fire near Jonah Lake is mapped at 92 hectares. This fire is a Modified Response fire and is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.
6. The fire located near Gotchen Lake in the Deception Creek area is estimated at 65 hectares. Structural protection is in place and BC Wildfire Service continues to monitor this fire.
7. The located north of Lang Lake is estimated at 497 hectares. A ground crew and heavy equipment continue to work this fire.
Chilcotin Zone
The Chilcotin Fire Zone currently has seven active wildfires. Four fires are Out of Control and three fires are in Under Control status.
1. The Bald Face fire is estimated at 10,687 hectares. This fire is burning in high elevation and has experienced increased activity and growth due to winds. Ground crews will be establishing guard on the southwest flank of the fire in a modified harvest area.
2. The Wilderness Lake fire is now being jointly managed by the Tweedsmuir Complex (please see Wildfires of Note webpage for more information).
