Firefighters from Alberta deployed to assist crews in PG Fire Centre

Jul 15, 2021 | 3:27 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Help has arrived from Alberta to help out in the firefighting effort in the Prince George Fire Centre.

Seventeen firefighters have arrived and have been deployed to where they are the most needed – including one crew sent to Tumbler Ridge, one to Mackenzie and another to Vanderhoof.

Meantime, two evacuation orders remain in place in the Prince George Fire Centre. They are for the 2,800 hectare lightning caused Grizzly Lake fire and for the 14,000 hectare Cutoff Creek blaze.

The Shesta Lake fire is the closest to Prince George and is estimated to be just over 5 hectares in size and out-of-control. That fire is located about 35 kilometres southwest of Prince George.

CKPG Today asked fire Information Officer Alex Lane with the Prince George Fire Centre if the cooler temperatures expected this weekend will provide relief for fire crews.

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“Anticipated weather conditions are expected to help crews in their firefighting efforts. However, increased winds associated with the incoming weather system may still pose a challenge, especially in areas that do not receive precipitation.”

Lane adds that the Prince George Fire Centre also has a phone information line set up with updated information on fire danger rating, wildfires of note and current bans and restrictions. Call 1-888-336-7378 and select 5 for Prince George Fire Centre.

by Greg Fry

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