Tag: BC Wildfires

The BC Wildfire Service says the Big Bar Complex wildfires have seen growth overnight and throughout the weekend, as strong winds with the cold front have increased fire behaviour.

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government and the Cariboo Regional District have issued Evacuation Alerts for the Tatla North and South areas in Electoral Area J. The Alerts cover a combined 455 parcels of land, with 209 structures, covering approximately 258,000 hecatres of land.

The Snaking River Wildfire is reported to be over 1,000 hectares in size. The BC Wildfire Service says day time heat and solar radiation have continued to dry the area, producing more fuel for the fire. The fire, located 65 kms west of Quesnel is producing smoke that is visible from Quesnel, Highway 97, and surrounding communities.

The warnings extend north to the North Thompson, 100 Mile, Cariboo, Prince George, and Stuart - Nechako areas, which could see highs up to 34 degrees. The BC Wildfire Service says the combination of rising temperatures, fuel drying and more dry lightning increases the probability of new wildfires starting this week.