Structure protection equipment being set up in preparation of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire possibly spreading and threatening properties in the area (Photo courtesy of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District)

By Liam Verster /Vernon Matters

WILDFIRE SEASON 2023

Structure protection equipment in place for Adams Lake wildfire

Jul 28, 2023 | 2:12 PM

VERNON — Homes potentially at risk of wildfire in the Shuswap area are better protected from the nearby wildfire.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) stated a mass water delivery system was moved into the area under Evacuation Alert due to the Lower Adams Lake wildfire on Friday.

The new machinery, which was set up and tested Friday, was an addition to the Structure Protection Units the Shuswap Emergency Program had on standby in the area.

The CSRD noted the set-up of the equipment is not in response to any immediate threat to the community, stating there hasn’t been any significant growth to the fire perimeter and, due to the cooler weather and previous helicopter bucketing efforts, there was no expectation of increased fire behaviour on the southern flank closes to the residences.

The fire is burning in steep terrain that is unsafe for ground crews to access, and the CSRD said heavy-lift helicopters have been engaged in bucketing operations, with a focus on reducing fire behaviour on the southern and eastern flanks.

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The B.C. Wildfire Service reported that the fire was an estimated 1,821 hectares in size as of 11:45 a.m. Friday.

The blaze was still classified as out of control and it was believed to have been started by a lightning strike.