Pelican Complex fire update
| Firewatch |
Overnight precipitation will help firefighters at fire 250 and 299 today.
This morning about 10 mm of rain was found at the north end of the fire and 6mm at the Nazko Camp. Unsettled weather is expected for the next few days which should keep fire behaviour to a minimum. Safety will be a priority for crews today with slippery conditions expected.
Firefighters will continue building and completing guards. Crews will be patrolling and mopping up hot spots. SPU will continue to monitor areas.
The 205 fire is 43,112 hectares in size and 20 % contained, 299 fire is 2,400 hectares in size and 10 % contained. The large change in size is a result of having our first opportunity to accurately map the fire in good visibility following a wind event.
Evacuation Status:
An Evacuation Alert remains in place. For detailed information, please contact the Cariboo Regional District EOC at 250.392.4283 / 250.392.3286 or visit their website www.cariboord.bc.ca. There is an area road restriction order in place from Pelican Lake to Pantage Lake in effect until September 03, 2010 or until lifted. Residents living in the area restriction order have received an entry permit. Security checkpoints have been established. A section of Nazko Rd./Batnuni Rd. is restricted to personnel only, affected residents please be advised to use alternate routes.
Weather:
A mix of sun and cloud today with a slight risk of showers expected today. Winds southerly 15-20km/h, gusting to 25km/h. RH 40% with
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