CARIBOO – On Saturday, September 13, sustained winds of 15 kilometres per hour with gusts up to 30 kilometres per hour are expected from south-southwest in the western Chilcotin Fire Zone, and south-southeast in the eastern Chilcotin Fire Zone. Temperatures are expected to reach 26-28°C with relative humidity between 20-25%.
On Sunday, September 14, behind the cold frontal passage, wind gusts are anticipated to reach up to 40 kilometres per hour from the west-northwest. Temperatures on Sunday are expected to decrease to 16-19°C behind the cold front with relative humidity between 40-50%. Minimal precipitation is forecasted over the weekend. All Out of Control wildfires in the western parts of the Chilcotin and Quesnel Fire Zones are expected to experience an increase in fire activity and growth on Saturday and Sunday, fueled by winds, above seasonal temperatures, extended drought conditions and low relative humidity.
In this BC Wildfire Service video, Fire Behaviour Analyst, Eric Kopetski, describes the current conditions and wildfire behaviour in the western Chilcotin and Quesnel Fire Zones.
How to access Wildfire Information: Operational and response information on all wildfires can be accessed using the BC Wildfire Service public dashboard (https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/dashboard) or map (https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map) or directly through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app (free for download and available for Apple and Android).
| Step 1: Open the BC Wildfire App or Dashboard and click on the “Map” feature at the bottom of the screen. | Step 2: Once in the Map, zoom into the area you’d like to view and click on the specific wildfire you want to learn more about. | Step 3: After finding the specific incident you are interested in, select the “Full Details” button. |
| Step 4: After you have selected the “Full Details” button, you will be taken to a page dedicated to the specific fire you chose. At the top of this page, you have the option to save the wildfire page for quick access in the future, contact the Incident information team, and share the page with your contacts. As you scroll down this page, it will allow you to see all of the most recent information about the incident. You will be able to go through “Details”, “Response”, “Gallery” and “Maps” in order to find the information you are looking for. |
The Cariboo Fire Centre would like to remind the public that all open fires, including Category 1 Campfires remain prohibited. Please find the full Information Bulletin here: Cariboo Fire Centre extending Category 1 campfire prohibition
Current wildfire evacuation advisories are available online through EmergencyInfoBC. Individuals are also encouraged to know which regional district or local authority they are located in and to familiarize themselves with their communication channels.
For more information on:
- The current wildfire situation, please visit BCWildfire.ca
- Weather advisories, please visit Environment Canada
- Air quality advisories, please visit B.C. Air Quality
- Smoke forecasts, please visit FireSmoke.ca
- Road conditions, including highway closures, please visit DriveBC.ca
Contact Information: Connect with the Province of B.C. at www.gov.bc.ca/connect
| Cariboo Fire Centre 778-799-2100 CAFCInfo@gov.bc.ca | Dean Complex 778-471-9601 BCWS.DeanComplex. Information@gov.bc.ca | Puntzi Creek Complex 778-471-9512 BCWS.PuntziCreekComplex. Information@gov.bc.ca |