Area restrictions continue for Cutoff Creek, Grizzly Lake and Klawli Lake fires

Fires:

* Wildfires burning in B.C.: 253

* Since April 1:

* 1,230 wildfires

* 417,694 hectares burnt

* Active fires by fire centre:

* Cariboo: 37

* Coastal: 6

* Kamloops: 88

* Northwest: 4

* Prince George: 48

* Southeast: 68

Crews and equipment:

* Firefighters and other personnel fighting the fires: 3,558 (total, includes out-of-province and aerial support)

* Out-of-province firefighters: 208

* Helicopters and planes supporting ground crews: 190

Evacuations:

* Evacuation orders: 61 (+3)

* Evacuation alerts: 85

* Properties:

* Number of properties on order: 3,713 (-547)

* Number of properties on alert: 18,234 (+550)

* Orders and alerts by Emergency Management BC region:

* Vancouver Island Central Coast: 0

* Northwest: 2 orders and 5 alerts

* Northeast: 3 orders and 15 alerts

* Central: 48 (+3) orders and 55 alerts

* Southeast: 8 orders and 8 alerts

* Southwest: 0 orders and 2 alerts

For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories call 1 888 336-7378 or visit the BC Wildfire Service website at http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status.

by Ben Tompkins

Area restrictions continue for Cutoff Creek, Grizzly Lake and Klawli Lake fires

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