BCWS Personnel to Work Overnight on 88-Hectare Fire Burning Out of Control West of Logan Lake
BC Wildfire Service said helicopters, skimmers and airtankers kept working as the 152-hectare fire remained under an evacuation alert for seven properties.
- On Friday morning, BC Wildfire Service continued overnight tanking operations on the Guichon Creek wildfire in Logan Lake, which has grown to 152 hectares.
- BCWS supported the Logan Lake Fire Department with ground and aerial equipment to combat the blaze, which officials suspect is human-caused.
- Fire behaviour on Thursday for the Guichon Creek blaze reached Rank 2 and 3, characterized by surface flames, occasional candling, and a moderate spread rate.
- An evacuation alert issued on Wednesday for seven properties on Tunkwa Lake Road remains in effect as crews continue containment work.
- The Guichon Creek blaze is one of 127 active wildfires across the province, as BCWS utilizes night vision helicopters to maintain suppression efforts.
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Crews continue to battle 152-hectare wildfire beside Logan Lake - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continued its tanking operations overnight as they continue to battle the Guichon Creek wildfire in Logan Lake. On Friday morning (July 31), BCWS provided an update, stating the blaze is now 152 hectares in size. It remains out-of-control. On Thursday, BCWS stated it assisted the Logan Lake Fire Department with ground and aerial support. “Skimmers and airtankers actioned this fire to support firefighting personnel and …
Crews continue to battle 152-hectare wildfire beside Logan Lake - Northern Sentinel
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continued its tanking operations overnight as they continue to battle the Guichon Creek wildfire in Logan Lake. On Friday morning (July 31), BCWS provided an update, stating the blaze is now 152 hectares in size. It remains out-of-control. On Thursday, BCWS stated it assisted the Logan Lake Fire Department with ground and aerial support. “Skimmers and airtankers actioned this fire to support firefighting personnel and …
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Crews continue to battle 152-hectare wildfire beside Logan Lake
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continued its tanking operations overnight as they continue to battle the Guichon Creek wildfire in Logan Lake. On Friday morning (July 31), BCWS provided an update, stating the blaze is now 152 hectares in size. It remains out-of-control. On Thursday, BCWS stated it assisted the Logan Lake Fire Department with ground and aerial support. “Skimmers and airtankers actioned this fire to support firefighting personnel and …
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