BC WILDFIRE SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN:
SMITHERS – The BC Wildfire Service is responding to five new wildfires about 32 kilometres northeast of Granisle and 125 kilometres northwest of Fort St. James.
Four of these wildfires cover less than one hectare each and all of them are suspected to be caused by lightning. The largest of the five wildfires covers about 100 hectares and does not pose a threat to communities or structures at this time. The fires are located west of Takla Lake, with some of them burning on the border between the Prince George Fire Centre and the Northwest Fire Centre.
Smoke from these fires may be visible from the west side of Babine Lake, including the community of Granisle. Forecasted wind conditions this afternoon could lead to an increase in smoke and fire activity.
The Northwest Fire Centre is supporting the Prince George Fire Centre’s response to these five wildfires, allowing the Prince George Fire Centre to concentrate its resources on wildfires where life and property may be at risk.
There are currently no open burning prohibitions in place in the Northwest Fire Centre. However, people wishing to light an open fire must watch for changing weather conditions and follow all burning regulations to reduce the number of preventable wildfires.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.
The BC Wildfire Service thanks the public for its help in preventing wildfires.
For the latest information on fire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit the BC Wildfire Service website: www.bcwildfire.ca
Current fire restrictions and bans: www.gov.bc.ca/wildfirebans
Current wildfire activity: www.gov.bc.ca/wildfiresituation
Wildfire prevention: www.gov.bc.ca/wildfireprevention