21…that’s how many active wildfires are burning in the Cariboo Fire Centre.
Fire Information Officer Jessica Mack said for the Central Cariboo Fire Zone they have 4, two of those are classified as being held and the other two are listed as under control.
“Within the Chilcotin Fire Zone there are currently 11 active wildfires, Mack said, “five are being held and six are under control. We currently do have an Incident Management Team that is helping to support response within the Chilcotin Fire Zone as well.”
In the Quesnel Fire Zone Mack said they have 3 active wildfires, 2 are listed as under control and one is classified as out of control.
And within the 100 Mile Fire Zone there are 3 wildfires with 2 under control and one classified as being held.
“As of Noon yesterday (September 26) a Category 1 campfire is permitted throughout the whole Cariboo Fire Centre and the Tsilhqot’in Declared Title Land,” Mack said, “Category 2 and 3 open fires will remain prohibited until Noon on October 31 2025.”
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