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Update on wildfires of note burning in the Southeast Fire Centre

Update on wildfires of note burning in the Southeast Fire Centre, RDCK Evacuation Order for Octopus Creek wildfire

742 hectares (estimated size), growth is expected once a track is possible. Strong winds and steep unworkable terrain have made sections of this fire challenging to fight with direct attack strategies. Early on, ground crews effectively established a containment line on the west side of the fire that has continued to hold even in repeated strong wind events. July 19 was the most challenging day for this fire as strong winds, steep terrain, and increasingly dry fuels drove aggressive fire behaviour and created four spot fires. One of those fires grew too quickly for crews or aviation resources to contain it and it has now spread into the South Lemon Creek drainage.

Extreme danger fires set to double again as hot and dry conditions persist in region

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Sunday Jul 18 2021 In all, there are 46 wildfires of note burning in the region, including 16 that are considered high danger, leaving only two fires at moderate danger. One fire burning near Rock Creek is very low danger Creative Commons photo With more hot and dry weather on the way this week the 27 “extreme danger” fires burning in the Southeast Fire Centre region could be on the rise, doubling as they did last week during similar conditions. In all, there are 46 wildfires of note burning in the region, including 16 that are considered high danger, leaving only two fires at moderate danger. One fire burning near Rock Creek is very low danger.

Southeast Fire Centre identifies five fires of note in the region

by The Nelson Daily Staff on Saturday Jul 17 2021 The Trozzo Creek wildfire near Winlaw has grown to an estimated size of 742 hectares. BC Wildfire Services photo The Southeast Fire Centre (SEFC) said the region is experiencing unprecedented hot and dry conditions, and combined with below-average spring precipitation, has produced a record number of fire starts in 2021. Southeast Fire Centre said the reduced precipitation and above seasonal temperatures accelerated the drying of forest fuels at a rate not previously observed, making them highly susceptible to ignition. The Southeast Fire Centre said the region along with the rest of British Columbia continues to experience unusual weather patterns for this time of year.