White Rock Lake blaze displayed “Rank Four” wildfire activity according to BCWS initial report
KAMLOOPS — Insight into the BC Wildfire Service’s (BCWS) first moments in response to the White Rock Lake wildfire was provided Tuesday (Aug. 10) afternoon.
During an availability, Rick Manwaring – Deputy Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development – said the White Rock Lake blaze was displaying “Rank Four” wildfire behaviour.
BCWS ranks fire behaviour on a scale of one to six. A Rank Four means a wildfire has an organized flame front, fast rate of spread on the ground, and short-range spotting.