Despite facing challenging and windy conditions on Friday, crews have successfully contained the Ross Moore Lake wildfire. The fire, located approximately 10 kilometers south of Kamloops in British Columbia, has shown no significant growth in the past 24 hours, except for a few fir stands on the southeast flank.
According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire has been effectively controlled within established guards. Firefighters have been conducting mop-up operations and focusing on containment efforts, closely monitoring for hot spots and potential new ignitions caused by the previous day’s windy weather.
Saturday’s weather conditions have been favorable for firefighting efforts, with cool temperatures, 24% relative humidity, and light winds from the southeast at five kilometers per hour. These conditions, coupled with overnight recovery from the heat, have provided valuable support to ongoing containment operations.
To date, the Ross Moore Lake wildfire has consumed 7,853 hectares of land. The BC Wildfire Service has deployed a total of 178 crew members, along with 32 pieces of heavy equipment and 25 structure protection personnel, to combat the blaze. Furthermore, the firefighters have received assistance from 14 helicopters operating within the Adams Lake Complex of fires.
As a precautionary measure, mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for 48 properties in the affected area. An additional 306 properties remain under evacuation alert, ensuring the safety of residents and providing adequate time to prepare for potential evacuation if necessary.
FAQ:
Q: How have crews managed to contain the Ross Moore Lake wildfire in challenging conditions?
A: Despite facing incredibly challenging and windy conditions, crews have successfully established guards and conducted mop-up operations, closely monitoring hot spots and potential new ignitions.
Q: How many hectares of land have been burned by the fire?
A: To date, the Ross Moore Lake wildfire has consumed 7,853 hectares of land.
Q: What resources are being deployed to combat the fire?
A: The BC Wildfire Service has deployed 178 crew members, 32 pieces of heavy equipment, 25 structure protection personnel, and 14 helicopters from the Adams Lake Complex of fires.
Q: How many properties have been evacuated or are on alert?
A: Currently, 48 properties have been evacuated, while another 306 properties remain under evacuation alert.