Quilpituk Creek grows slightly, now measured at 1,291 ha

UPDATE: Thunderstorms possible despite clearer skies at Quilpituk Creek wildfire

UPDATE 9:12 a.m. While conditions have greatly improved at the Quilpituk Creek wildfire and expected to continue to clear, there are weather concerns on Wednesday, says BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). At this time, suppression efforts have been “highly effective” at keeping the blaze to Rank 1 and 2 wildfire behaviour. However, thunderstorms could develop on Wednesday afternoon. “A risk of localized thunderstorms is expected to develop this afternoo…

No significant fire activity despite clearer skies at Quilpituk Creek wildfire - Northern Sentinel

The skies opened and didn’t have an impact on the Quilpituk Creek wildfire on Tuesday, Aug. 11. In an update just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, BC Wildfire Service said that despite skies clearing on and off throughout the day, which increased temperatures and atmospheric instability, no significant increase in fire behaviour was observed. “Fire behaviour today was predominately smouldering ground fire with a slow rate of spread, white smoke, and no …

UPDATE: Evacuation orders, alerts to remain in place Quilpituk Creek wildfire - Nakusp Arrow Lakes News

UPDATE: 2:25 p.m. All remains status quo at the Quilpituk Creek wildfire as all evacuation orders and alerts will remain on place for now, said Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) on Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 11). Throughout the day, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews have been working to contain the fire along the southern edge. The EOC reconfirms that plans for re-entry and a safe and coordinated way home for residents is making pro…

Quilpituk Creek grows slightly, now measured at 1,291 ha

The Quilpituk Creek has grown to 1,291 hectares, with the slight increase in size being attributed to the "ignition mission" conducted earlier in the week.