If conditions on site are favourable later this morning the #BCWildfire Service will be conducting small scale planned ignitions on the Flat Lake wildfire (C41602) approximately 27 kilometres southwest of #100MileHouse.
Smoke is anticipated to be visible from #70MileHouse, HWY 97 and the surrounding communities.
This planned ignition operation is being considered for the south edge of the fire perimeter in the area between Alberta Lake, McKinley Lake and the 3900 road.
This planned ignition operation is being considered for the south edge of the fire perimeter in the area between Alberta Lake, McKinley Lake and the 3900 road.
The purpose of the planned ignition is to remove unburnt fuels between the fire perimeter and pre-determined control lines (roads and machine guards) and will cover approximately 200 hectares.
This will bring the fire perimeter to more easily accessible locations where ground crews can safely work and deliver water directly to the fire’s edge.
Planned ignitions are an essential and effective tactic that the BC Wildfire Service uses to help contain very large wildfires.
Planned ignitions are an essential and effective tactic that the BC Wildfire Service uses to help contain very large wildfires.
Conditions will be monitored closely and operations will be halted if conditions change. Aviation support will be utilized throughout the day.
For more information on this wildfires and other current Wildfires of Note, visit: ow.ly/s0tR50Fn6aR
For more information on this wildfires and other current Wildfires of Note, visit: ow.ly/s0tR50Fn6aR
UPDATE: The planned ignitions on the south section of the Flat Lake (C41602) fire have been successfully completed. This section of the perimeter has been brought down to established roads that personnel are using as control lines. #100MileHouse #BCWildfire
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