The Town of Golden has downgraded the evacuation order for multiple properties impacted by the Dogtooth FSR fire.
Rauch Road and 2062, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2122, 2128, 2146 Highway 95 are no longer on an evacuation order but will remain on alert.
An evacuation order remains in place for Malone Road, Parson River Crossing FSR and Thomas Road.
An evacuation alert is still in place for all properties south of Champagne Road to approximately two kilometres south of Parson.
Out of Control wildfires:
Mount Morro – N21014 – Located in Top of the World Provincial Park (currently closed)
- Size – 11,483 hectares
- Suspected cause – lightning
- Discovered on July 17, 2024
- An Incident Management team has been assigned to the fire.
- Fire behaviour has decreased over the past couple of days, but it is likely it will increase as temperatures rise.
- This fire originated at high elevation on Mount Morro, in extremely steep terrain that is inaccessible to crews.
- This fire is classified as a modified response. Wildfire Officers and an initial attack crew have worked with BC Parks to protect park values.
- Structure protection has been established on cabins outside of the park in areas of concern.
- An area restriction is in place around the fire.
- The evacuation for four properties, the Home Basin Campground and Inlet Creek Campground remain in place.
MORE: Whiteswan Lake area ordered to evacuate as Mt. Morro fire grows (July 25, 2024)
MORE: Area restriction issued for Mount Morro fire (July 24, 2024)
Dogtooth FSR – N21427
- Size – 5,391 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 22, 2024. Upgraded to a wildfire of note.
- Plans are in place for a 66-hectare prescribed burn on the southern end of the fire.
- The Town of Golden confirmed that at least six homes have been destroyed along Rauch Road.
- An Incident Management team has been assigned to the fire.
- Fire behaviour has decreased over the past couple of days, but it is likely it will increase later in the week as temperatures rise.
- An evacuation order remains in place for Malone Road, Parson River Crossing FSR and Thomas Road.
- An evacuation alert is still in place for all properties south of Champagne Road to approximately two kilometres south of Parson.
- An area restriction is in place.
MORE: Highway 95 closed due to Dogtooth FSR fire, evacuation orders issued (July 25, 2024)
Lost Dog – N21284
- Size – 714 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 20, 2024.
- Helicopters will be seen in the area of these fires as they are being flown regularly for reconnaissance.
- BC Wildfire Service officials said direct attack suppression on the north flank was successful and it kept the fire south of Skookumchuck Creek.
- An area restriction has been put in place.
MORE: Area restriction in effect for Lost Dog area (July 29, 2024)
Ravens Head – N21610
- Size – 4,951 hectares
- Suspected cause – Under investigation
- Discovered on July 24, 2024
- The Palliser/Cross River area is under an evacuation order as the Ravenshead wildfire is fanned by winds and dry conditions.
- This includes Nipika Mountain Resort, Cross River Education and Retreat Centre, Cross River Forest Service Road and Cross River Canyon Recreation Site.
- An area restriction is in place.
MORE: Area restriction issued for Ravens head wildfire (July 26, 2024)
Bradford Creek – N11212
- Size – 41 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 19, 2024
- Direct attack tactics are being used on the parts of the fire that are closest to the valley bottom
- Helicopters will be seen in the area of these fires as they are being flown regularly for reconnaissance.
Bayview Creek – N41405
- Size – 0.3 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 22, 2024
Wildfire being held:
None at this time.
Wildfires under control:
Island Pond – N21295
- Size – 37 hectares down from an original estimate of 120.
- Suspected Cause – lightning
- Discovered on July 20, 2024
- The two evacuation orders and 65 evacuation alerts have been rescinded.
For more information on specific wildfires in the region contact the Southeast Fire Centre at [email protected] or 250-318-7715.
More Information
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