BC Wildfire reports that temperatures will continue to rise and relative humidity will fall over the course of the coming days. With warmer and drier conditions, increased fire activity is expected. Smoke and increased fire activity may be visible from Highway 95 and surrounding communities.
Clear skies overnight under the ridge will generate stronger inversions in the coming days. This means that visibility and air quality may deteriorate over the next few days in the fire areas.
BC Wildfire crews continue to focus on priority areas in the interface undertaking direct attack on the fires edge, extinguishing hotspots, and reinforcing and extending contingency lines. Today crews will complete hand ignitions and establish a blackline north of Malone Road. Crews are working along the southeast flank of the fire, establishing water delivery for a direct/parallel attack to the fire’s edge on the southeastern flank from the transmission lines to midway pond. Danger tree assessment and falling is being completed as crews work into new ground.
For up-to-date information and additional details on BC Wildfire operations on the Dogtooth wildfire, visit www.bcwildfire.ca
The Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) in Golden remains activated. The Reception Centre at the Golden Senior Centre will continue to be open daily from noon to 4 p.m. If you or someone you know needs assistance setting up Alertable to notify you by text, email or landline, or setting up the BC Services App, please feel free to stop by the Reception Centre for assistance.
A reminder that wildfires are dynamic and can change rapidly, be prepared and stay tuned to official news sources.
Do Your Part. Get FireSmart.
During wildfire season, it’s up to all of us to play a part in keeping our communities safe. The best thing residents can do to reduce the fire risk to their property is to conduct FireSmart activities. This includes removing combustible materials from around homes to create a more fire-resistant area.
For more information, visit www.firesmartbc.ca