45 new wildfires spark after lightning hits dry areas of B.C.
Cause: Under investigation
The fire remains uncontrolled, and while the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen rescinded almost half of the nearly 500 evacuation orders covering properties closest to the blaze, 273 remain in place. Over the past several days, wildfire activity has continued within the perimeter of the fire, though some growth has been observed on the southwestern flank.
This restriction will take effect immediately and will remain in effect until 12 p.m. on October 15, 2022, or until rescinded. The order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below and outlined in the provided map. “The ignition specialist was able to direct some smaller ignitions closer to the fire perimeter to clean up the edges where we had the ability to complete the mission prior to grounding aircraft for the night. The smaller ignition area was approximately 15 hectares in size and will be reflected on the Wildfires of Note page as soon as an updated, accurate perimeter can be tracked,” the wildfire service said.
The forecast sustained hot dry weather is expected to reduce relative humidity and increase fuel drying, these conditions are expected to increase fire behaviour; which will cause it to become more visible in the coming days.
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