British Columbia’s wildfire service said as expected, the recent warmer and drier weather combined with the extremely steep terrain has resulted in a…
British Columbia’s wildfire service said as expected, the recent warmer and drier weather combined with the extremely steep terrain has resulted in a significant increase in activity in the Nohomin Creek Fire, particularly north of the Stein River.
The service said the lower relative humidity will cause fuels to dry out, creating potentially volatile conditions during peak burning times. Crews are expected to begin planned ignitions to remove fuel between the fire and pre-identified natural control lines. The blaze has destroyed at least six properties and forced more than 100 people from their homes on the west side of the Fraser River, northeast of Vancouver.
The wildfire service said it is working with a representative of Lytton First Nation to identify areas of cultural value in the area and decide how to protect them.Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites.
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