BC Wildfire crews continue their efforts on the Martin Lake wildfire in the Chilcotin.
Fire Information Officer Jeromy Corrigan said it is estimated to be 1810 hectares in size and is listed as out of control.
Corrigan said the fire has grown to the Northeast with winds out of the West over the course of the last few days.
“Ground crews continue to remain on site. More Wildland Firefighters have arrived on the Martin Lake wildfire today (June 18) with more resources being mobilized as the week continues to go on. Heavy equipment continues to remain on site as well, it has been working throughout the night as they continue to support ground crews in their work. Ground crews are also receiving support from some of our many aviation resources on this fire.”
Once again Corrigan said smoke will continue to be visible to motorists travelling on Highway 20.
“At this time there is no impact to the Highway however we do encourage residents to stay up to date with everything when it comes to Highways during this fire season by checking DriveBC,” Corrigan said, “When it comes to the weather that crews will be dealing with today, there is a little bit of a weak cold front in the Chilcotin and throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre.”
Corrigan noted that temperatures are lower than have been over the last few days, they’ll be anywhere from 16 to 20 degrees today (Wednesday) and the big challenge crews will be having is winds coming out of the West gusting from 30 to 40 kilolmetres an hour in the Chilcotin Fire Zone.
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