B.C. wildfires: 8 fires of note burning in province’s south
Discovered: July 31The wildfire hasn’t seen any growth outside existing perimeters since Aug. 3, but continues to be worked on closely by crews. They’ve used heavy equipment to gain access to the fire and are now building containment lines by connecting roads and cut blocks.Ninety-eight firefighters are on scene, along with two helicopters and 18 pieces of heavy equipment.
Crews are continuing to fight the fire’s edges with water and by breaking down burning materials with hand tools. Helicopters are also onsite and bucketing water over the flames. 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.
It is very visible to people in Kaslo, and may appear closer than it is to the town during evening hours.
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