Good afternoon,
We have a new small wildfire
south of Moyie townsite next to Highway 3 which was caused by a tree falling
onto a power line. BC Wildfire Service has an initial attack crew
onsite along with 2 officers and a helicopter dropping water. There
are no evacuation alerts or orders in place and we are told that this fire is
not threatening any structures at this time.
The BC Wildfire Service reports
that the Cherry Lake wildfire grew quickly yesterday and today due to gusty
winds and dry conditions. This fire is now estimated at 1250 ha but it
is not threatening any structures or communities. There are 43
firefighters on the ground, 6 helicopters and 7 pieces of heavy
equipment. Please note: To assist Wildfire Service crews in being
able to action the Cherry Lake area fire, a public access restriction is in
effect for the Caven, Wickman, Larch, Bloom, Teepee and Teepee / Jim Creek
Forest Service Road. This restriction will remain in place until the public is
otherwise notified. BC Wildfire Service has a map showing the closure
area on their website at: Cherry
Lake Wildfire Let's stay out of their way so crews can fight the fire
most effectively!
The forecast for the next couple
of days says the gusty winds should die down around sunset tonight and there’s
a possibility of thunder showers in the wee morning hours. The winds will
likely pick up again on Sunday and they’ll still be from the south west, so
smoky conditions will continue. Sunday has possibility of more showers or
thunder showers in some areas with possible amounts of up to 5-10 mm.
If you plan to travel this
weekend, check the DriveBC website: http://www.drivebc.ca/ for up to date information on road closures.
The campfire ban remains in
place.
To report a wildfire or open
burning violation on Crown or private land, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or
*5555 on a cell phone. Within a municipality, please contact the
municipality directly for information on fire bans and/or reporting.
-Tracy Van de Wiel
Information Officer
250-489-9677
Road Closures, Cherry Creek Fire
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