http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/News.asp Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations: BC Wildfire Service Copyright 2016, Province of British Columbia en-ca Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:46:00 PST http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=3605 here.

Firefighters, officers and support staff have been working diligently on response plans and suppression tactics for the larger and more remote wildfires and those without safe access.

None of the active wildfires are currently threatening communities or infrastructure. The BC Wildfire Service continues to have Initial Attack Crews and aircraft positioned in the Cassiar Fire Zone on standby to respond to any potential new incidents, though fewer are expected due to changing weather conditions.

For the upcoming week, NWFC forecasters are calling for cooler temperatures and showers to remain over the Cassiar Fire Zone. This downturn in weather will bolster the efforts of ground crews over the last week and in the days ahead.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, call 1 888 3-FOREST or visit bcwildfire.ca

People can follow the latest wildfire news:
• on the free BC Wildfire Service public mobile app, available for Apple (iOS) and Android devices
• on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo
• on Facebook: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo

Contact:

Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service
Northwest Fire Centre
BCWS.NWFCInformationOfficer@gov.bc.ca
250 554-5965

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None of these wildfires are currently impacting any communities or infrastructure, although smoke may be visible from surrounding areas in B.C. and the Yukon Territory.

R90442: Racine Lake
• 0.1 hectares
• Being Held
• Located approximately 50km northwest of Atlin
• Resources: three firefighters
• Crew completing mop up and patrol

R90417: Schaft Creek
• 1 hectare
• Located approximately 54km south of Telegraph Creek
• Resources: three firefighters, one helicopter
• Developing an operational plan and creating helipad access for further resources

R90455: North Chutine Lake
• 1.25 hectares
• Located approximately 72km west of Telegraph Creek

R90436: N of Blue River
• 1,661 hectares
• Located approximately 18km west of Highway 37

R90449: 12km Southeast of Jennings Lake
• 65 hectares
• Located approximately 13km east of Highway 37

R90474: North of Jennings River
• 280 hectares
• 110km west of Good Hope Lake

R90464: Park Creek
• Size to be determined
• Located approximately 13km east of Highway 37

For the upcoming week, weather forecasters are calling for continued high temperatures, dry conditions and thunderstorms in the Cassiar Fire Zone, including a possibility for dry lightning to occur. The BC Wildfire Service expects further fires to be reported and residents may see increased activity around communities as more crews and resources are positioned in the Cassiar Fire Zone for preparedness and response.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, call 1 888 3-FOREST, download the BC Wildfire Service app, or visit www.bcwildfire.ca.

Follow the latest wildfire news on:
On Twitter
On Facebook

Contact:
Northwest Fire Centre Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service
BCWS.NWFCInformationOfficer@gov.bc.ca
(250) 876-6844

]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:26:00 PST http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=3600 R90436: N of Blue River
• Estimated at 170 hectares Sunday morning.
• Located approximately 18km west of Highway 37.
• This wildfire is in a modified response area and is currently being assessed to determine the best course of action.

R90437: Dease River
• Estimated at 2.1 hectares Sunday morning.
• Located approximately 13km east of Highway 37.
• This wildfire is in full response with 16 BC Wildfire Service personnel and one helicopter on site.

These wildfires are not currently threating any infrastructure. If this changes, more information will be provided. Travellers are reminded to check DriveBC for any potential road closures.

Conditions remain hot and dry on both sides of the BC-Yukon border. The BC Wildfire Service is urging the public to remain vigilant in all outdoor activities to avoid preventable wildfires.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, call 1 888 3-FOREST, download the BC Wildfire Service app, or visit bcwildfire.ca.

Follow the latest wildfire news:
On Twitter
On Facebook

Contact:
Northwest Fire Centre Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service
BCWS.NWFCInformationOfficer@gov.bc.ca
(250) 876-6844

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The Northwest Fire Centre has positioned firefighters and resources in the Cassiar Fire Zone and will have additional personnel on standby to respond if required. The public can support these efforts by remaining vigilant and reporting any potential wildfires.

Currently, the Northwest Fire Centre has no prohibitions in effect. However, extreme caution is urged when lighting any campfire, Category 2 or Category 3 open fire in the Cassiar Fire Zone.

If a wildfire occurs as a result of your burning, you may be found responsible for the government's fire control costs and any related damages to Crown resources. In addition, there are administrative penalties of up to $100,000 that may be levied for failing to comply with your obligations under the Wildfire Act and Regulation.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, call 1 888 3-FOREST, download the BC Wildfire Service app, or visit our website.

Follow the latest wildfire news:
On Twitter
On Facebook

Contact:
Northwest Fire Centre Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service
Northwest Fire Centre
BCWS.NWFCInformationOfficer@gov.bc.ca
(250) 876-6844
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The NWFC has recently responded to several escaped grass fires with one fire burning down an outbuilding. With a low humidity forecast, burning conditions become more hazardous; and with windy conditions a grass fire can spread very quickly. Local winds are often strongest in the afternoon and just as the sun is going down.

This Category 2 and 3 open fire prohibition is meant to restrict all backyard burning projects and larger industry pile burning. Typically, for this time of year these activities are the leading causes of wildfires in the NWFC. The prohibition will cover the Nadina and Bulkley Fire Zones in their entirety and a portion of the Skeena Fire Zone known as the old Kalum District. A map is available here.

The following activities will be prohibited until monitored weather conditions are favourable for these activities to resume.

Category 2 open fires
a) material in 1 or 2 piles not exceeding 2-metres in height and 3-metres in width, or
b) stubble or grass burning over an area that does not exceed 0.2 hectares.

Category 3 open fires
a) any fire larger than 2-metres high by 3-metres wide,
b) 3 or more concurrently burning piles no larger than 2-metres high by 3-metres wide,
c) 1 or more burning windrows, or
d) stubble or grass burning over an area greater than 0.2 hectares.

This prohibition does not apply to campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide or smaller, or to fireworks, firecrackers or sky lanterns. A poster explaining the different categories of open burning is available online: www.gov.bc.ca/openfireregs

If a wildfire occurs as a result of your burning, you may be found responsible for the
government's fire control costs and any related damages to Crown resources. In addition, there are
administrative penalties of up to $100,000 that may be levied for failing to comply with your obligations under the Wildfire Act and Regulation.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll- free or *5555 on a cellphone. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity download the BC Wildfire Service app or visit www.bcwildfire.ca.

Follow the latest wildfire news:
• on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo.
• on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo.

Contact:
Carolyn Bartos
Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service - Northwest Fire Centre
BCWS.NWFCInformationOfficer@gov.bc.ca
250 876-7138
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