Image Credit: NASA/USFS

By Silvia Senna

WILDFIRE

More evacuation orders and alerts to come after what firefighters call as “one of the most challenging nights”

Aug 19, 2023 | 12:12 PM

KAMLOOPS – After what B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) calls as “one of the most challenging nights” for first responders this summer, they say winds are much lighter today and relative humidity overnight may diminish fire activity today.

However, due to high drought levels there is the change for continued aggressive fire behavior today.

On an update this morning, BCWS say heavy smoke is impacting visibility for fire growth and there will be expanded Evacuation Orders and Alerts today based on fire growth.

As of 8 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 19) morning, the Bush Creek East wildfire has burned across of Highway 1 between Chase and Sorrento and there is an evacuation order where fire has impacted Highway 1 and in the Turtle Valley area. Highway 1 remains closed.

BCWS also say the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire is still north of Lee Creek and has not moved into the community, at this time. However, the fire has moved into Scotch Creek and as far east as north of Celista, where impacts are currently being assessed.

Sound Off

SOUND OFF: Cutting carbon emissions can be easy and accessible to Kamloops residents

Oct 30, 2024

Question of the Week

Do you have confidence in the vote-counting carried out by Elections BC?

Oct 28, 2024

Week in Review

Week in Review: Week of Oct. 21

Oct 26, 2024

“The BC Wildfire Service is working as hard as possible to facilitate safe access to impacted areas for local authorities to do rapid damage assessments,” said BCWS website.

Information about structure impact will be shared through local authorities as it is confirmed and made available.

For updates to Evacuation Orders and Alerts access emergencyinfobc.ca.