Wildfire Fight Continues
PRINCE GEORGE – There is some good news to the south where BC Wildfire fire crews report the Narcosli Creek fire is 50 percent contained. It’s currently burning at 3,400 hectares. In addition, the BC Wildfire Service says guards have now been built around 90 percent of the fire. However, an evacuation alert remains in place for West Quesnel.
The Shag Creek fire, north of Itcha Ilgachuz Park, is currently burning at 8,410 hectares. Due to safety reasons, there are no resources currently on this fire. An Evacuation Order has been implemented by the Cariboo Regional District for properties in the area.
The Blackwater River fire, located 72 kilometres west of Quesnel, is about 4,500 hectares in size. There is 17 firefighters, six pieces of heavy equipment and one helicopter on site. Ground crews worked on establishing a guard on the east side Monday. There is an Evacuation Alert in place and the Order has been expanded by the CRD.
The evacuation alert impacting 57 properties for the Houseman Road area has been lifted. It’s located about 25 kilometres northeast of 100 Mile House.