Evacuation alert issued for out-of-control wildfire west of Quesnel

As the fire moves into workable terrain, crews are assigned to begin work in areas that are safe to do so. Access remains a challenge and strategies for safe access and egress are being solidified.
Airtankers were engaged in the early stages of this incident; however, terrain and visibility challenges limited their effectiveness. Helicopters continue bucketing and are supporting ground efforts by cooling priority flanks. Airtankers will be used again when safe and effective objectives are identified.
A structure protection crew is onsite and establishing systems on the exploration camp near the fire. Out of an abundance of caution a structure protection specialist will be developing a plan for the area and the crew is ready to expand efforts if areas of potential concern grow.
There are currently three helicopters responding to this wildfire.

Earlier: The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has issued an evacuation alert for a wildfire located 170 kilometres west of Quesnel.

Located in the Prince George Fire Centre, the lightning-caused out-of-control wildfire was discovered on Wednesday and is measured at 230 hectares in size.

“This fire is located in an area that is largely unworkable ground. A helicopter is working to cool the south and west flanks of the fire while the suppression strategy is being developed,” reads a statement on the BC Wildfire Service website.

According to the CRD, the alert is for 12 parcels, and one structure in the Tsetzi Lake Area. This alert covers 5,665 hectares.

The CRD says those affected by the alert should do the following

• Have a plan to transport all family members should the area be brought under evacuation order. Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.

• Keep essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, government-issued ID, valuable documents, immediate care needs for dependents or pets and, if you choose, keepsakes, readily available for a quick departure.

• Prepare to move disabled persons, children, and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.

• Prepare to move pets and livestock to a safe area.

• Arrange accommodation options for your family, if possible.

• Check with your insurer to determine what may be available to you – homeowner or tenant insurance may provide greater support than the Emergency Support Services program.

• Monitor reliable news sources for information on evacuation orders and locations of Reception Centers and the CRD’s channels on Facebook

• https://www.cariboord.ca/EOCupdates/ • Self-register for Emergency Support Services on the Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) tool at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/

Map courtesy: CRD

by CKPG Today

Evacuation alert issued for out-of-control wildfire west of Quesnel

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