CRD downgrades final evacuation order due to French Bar Creek wildfire

“Wildfires remain active and firefighting activities continue in the area. It is important for residents to stay out of active wildfire areas,” said the CRD.

“Since these areas remain on evacuation alert, residents must be prepared in case the area receives a future evacuation order on short notice.”

Meantime, the evacuation alert issued on August 5 has been lifted, giving residents the all-clear.

The CRD no longer has any evacuation orders due to the 61,766-hectare French Bar Creek wildfire, with some properties in the Blackwater Lake area remaining under an alert.

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said cool temperatures, light winds, higher relative humidity and precipitation have helped to keep fire behaviour low.

“There has not been significant growth in recent days on the north end of the French Bar wildfire,” said the BCWS.

“Dry conditions to the south prompted more aggressive fire behaviour on Sunday (Aug. 30). An initial attack crew responded and is continuing to mop up in the area [Monday].”

The BCWS expects a low pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska to change conditions, with warm, dry weather and the potential for high winds.

“In areas where fires are actively burning, this could prompt increased activity. Our crews are preparing appropriately, taking advantage of todays cooler conditions to secure containment where possible,” said the BCWS.

by Elora McCormack

CRD downgrades final evacuation order due to French Bar Creek wildfire

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