BC Wildfire Service Says Smoke, Poor Visibility Delayed Planned Ignition at Pear Lake Wildfire
BC Wildfire Service said 8 evacuation orders and 4 alerts remain as crews brace for hotter, drier weather that could increase fire activity.
- The Pear Lake wildfire is listed at 124,656 hectares as of Wednesday, Aug. 5, continuing to threaten communities including Clinton and 70 Mile House in the South Cariboo.
- Returning hot and dry conditions are expected to increase wildfire activity; BCWS said winds above 15 km/h and humidity below 30 per cent drive extreme fire behaviour.
- More than 500 structural and wildland firefighters have been dispatched to the blaze, while Clinton Fire Department personnel, some "fresh out of high school," are working long hours to defend their community.
- A BC Wildfire Service helicopter crashed into a lake near 70 Mile House on Tuesday, Aug. 4; BCWS fire information officer Aydan Coray confirmed the pilot was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
- Crews continue to use controlled ignition operations to remove unburned fuel and create control lines, which BCWS described as a "critical step" in securing the fire's perimeter.
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BC Wildfire pilot in hospital following crash near 70 Mile House
A BC Wildfire Service helicopter crashed into a lake near 70 Mile House on Tuesday, Aug. 4. BCWS fire information officer Aydan Coray confirmed the incident occurred at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday while the helicopter was supporting wildfire operations in the Big Bar Complex. “Only the pilot was on board at the time of the incident. They were transported to hospital with minor injuries,” Coray said. Coray did not provide any additional details about h…
Cariboo region's Pear Lake wildfire now 124,656.1 hectares
The return of hot and dry conditions in the South Cariboo is expected to increase wildfire activity this week, especially for the Pear Lake fire. UPDATE: 7:30 p.m. The Pear Lake wildfire is now estimated at 124,656.1 hectares, as of 4 p.m. Aug. 4. The eight evacuation orders and four alerts remain in effect for the area. According to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), after a brief period of cooler, more humid weather, warm and dry conditions are expec…
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