B.C. wildfires: 55 blazes burning, 8 of particular concern
Discovered: July 29The wildfire hasn’t seen any significant growth since Aug. 2, but incoming warm and dry conditions could increase fire activity.
There is no current threat to any structures, according to BC Wildfire. Still, evacuation alerts remain in place and the Pass Lake recreation site is closed. Watching Creek Campground is also closed.Briggs CreekCause: LightningAs of Sunday, it is moving slow and keeping low to the ground in most areas, but BC Wildfire says incoming hot and dry conditions could cause an increase in intensity.
Fourteen properties are under evacuation alert and BC Wildfire has issued an area restriction for the region.Estimated fire size: 1,350 hectaresBC Wildfire says fire behaviour is increasing as temperatures rise and nearby communities are likely to experience smoke. The fire continues to actively burn within the established perimeter, but hasn’t grown in size for several days. BC Wildfire says this could change this week as temperatures increase, however.There are 109 firefighters on scene, along with 11 helicopters and 29 pieces of heavy equipment.Discovered: Aug. 3Crews saw aggressive fire activity on the eastern flank for the second night in a row Monday.
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