Nelson resident Craig Luke douses fire near Duncan Lake
The fire near Winlaw is over 5,000 hectares
Sunday night’s visit was a routine response, says Dep. Fire Chief
The joint information centre says there have been 1,275 wildfires since April 1
Winds and lightning may worsen conditions.
Water supply downstream is generally expected to be affected when about 20 per cent of a watershed is burned
‘If you look at record-breaking seasons, we’ve spent hundreds of millions of dollars on fire suppression’
There are 60 evacuation orders affecting 3,120 properties, an increase of 62
Red Cross program distributes aid for Lytton residents, others
But heat warnings or special weather statements now cover much of B.C.
More than 450,000 hectares have burned in B.C. so far in 2021
Heat to give way to cooler, unsettled weather over long weekend
Campfires allowed throughout Prince George, Northwest Fire Centres
Hot temperatures and a drop in relative humidity means fires are expected to be more intense
Controlled burn may happen as soon July 29
The wildfire smoke has made it difficult to be outside for some
The officer brought produce to the pig for two days
Michaud Creek, Octopus Creek and other fires in the Arrow Lakes Complex have burned 27,000 hectares
High temperatures but lack of wind seen as favourable to progress on wildfires
Crews, aircraft diverted to rescue holdouts trapped by fires
