BC Wildfire Service Update for the Cariboo Fire Centre September 3 2018

This is a general update on current wildfires and anticipated weather for Monday, September 3, 2018.

There are currently 49 active wildfires within the Cariboo Fire Centre. Of these, 11 are in Under Control status, 18 Being Held, and 20 fires are in Out of Control status. 

The fire danger rating is ‘low’ with pockets of ‘moderate’ and ‘very low’ in the eastern portion of the fire centre and is a mix of ‘moderate’ and ‘high’ in the western portions. The BC Wildfire Service website displays the current fire danger rating for the province here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/wildfire-situation/fire-danger

Overnight there was rain throughout the northern and eastern sections of the fire centre. Today there will be a surface ridge building, resulting in a mix of sun and cloud. There is a chance of an afternoon shower and thundershowers in the Cariboo Mountains. We are anticipating the temperatures to reach mid to upper teens today.

Summary of Wildfires of Note

There are currently four 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 at www.cariboord.bc.ca.

Baezaeko Complex

·         Shag Creek

·         Blackwater River

·         Narcosli Creek

·         North Baezaeko

 

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. Three are Being Held, two are Under Control and four fires are in Out of Control status.

1.       The Yuzkli Lake fire is south of Big Valley Creek and estimated at 92 hectares. This fire is being closely monitored by the BC Wildfire Service.

 

Central Fire Zone

This zone encompasses both the Williams Lake and Horsefly areas, these areas were previously reported on separately, however with fire activity decreasing they will now be combined within the daily update. There are 20 active wildfires burning in this zone. Six fires are Being Held, four are Under Control, and ten are in Out of Control status.

1.       The Quartz Mountain fire is mapped at 522 hectares. This fire is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.

2.       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.

3.       The fire west of Warttig Lake is estimated at 50 hectares. This fire is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.

4.       The wildfire East of Mitchell Lake is estimated at 5.5 hectares. This fire is being monitored closely by the BC Wildfire Service.

5.       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. Two are Under Control, nine are Being Held and two are in Out of Control status.

1.       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.

2.       The fire located near Gotchen Lake in the Deception Creek area is estimated at 350 hectares. BC Wildfire Service continues to monitor 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 is being monitored by BC Wildfire Service. 

2.       The Wilderness Lake fire is now being jointly managed by the Tweedsmuir Complex (please see Wildfires of Note webpage for more information).