The Cariboo Fire Centre currently has 23 active wildfires.
3 in the Quesnel Zone
14 in the Chilcotin Zone
2 in the 100 Mile House Zone
and 4 in the Central Cariboo Zone.
“All fires are classified as Under Control,” Fire Information Officer Amanda Cullum said, “with the exception of C32270 which is east of Bells Lake which is being held with crews on scene mopping up hot spots.”
Cullum said the Itcha Lake wildfire, 200 kilometres West of Quesnel, is also listed as being held and minimal fire activity is being observed on this fire and personnel may continue to patrol the fire for hot spots.
Effective at noon on Friday October tenth all open fire prohibitions and associated restrictions were lifted throughout the entire Cariboo Fire Centre and Tsilhqot’in/Xeni Gwet’in declared Title Area.
“Although Fire Danger Ratings have decline throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre as a result of recent rainfall along with shorter days, longer nights, and cooler temperatures, the public is encouraged to continue exercising caution with the use of any open fire,” Cullum said.
She added it is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that burning is done in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with regulations.
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