BC Wildfire Service continues to action the Burgess Creek Wildfire that was discovered last Saturday afternoon (April 20)
Fire Information Officer at the Cariboo Fire Centre Jeromy Corrigan said crews of over 125 remain on site as well as heavy equipment and air support, and had this update.
“There has been minimal growth on the fire yesterday (Thursday) and the fire behaviour has decreased due to favourable weather. Now the primary goal moving forward is to continue to secure the perimetre of the fire and prevent further spread.”
Corrigan said crews will continue to work on the Burgess Creek Wildfire all weekend and if they get favourable weather that will definitely help.
The Burgess Creek Wildfire is roughly 1800 hecatres in size and is located approximately 20 kilometres east of Alexandria, 45 kilometres southeast of Quesnel and 50 kilometres north of Williams Lake.