Residents face long detour if Alaska Highway closes
Little rain from recent storms reached the Donnie Creek blaze Tuesday, but downpours around Dawson Creek calmed the nearly 200-square-kilometre Kiskatinaw wildfire that’s burning out of control within a few kilometres of the community of Tumbler Ridge, which was evacuated six days ago.
The BC Wildfire Service reports more than 80 active wildfires across the province, with several dozen ranked as burning out of control. Chapman welcomed scatterings of rain in the forecast, but said sustained rainfall for seven to 10 days would be needed to dampen the fire risk across B.C. The wildfire that forced the closure of the main highway connecting communities on the west side of Vancouver Island is now classified as “being held,” meaning it’s not likely to spread beyond the predetermined boundaries under current conditions.
A lengthy and challenging detour is being used to allow people and supplies to reach the cut-off communities, but it’s meant to be used only for essential travel. Environment Canada has meanwhile posted air quality statements for northeastern B.C., in the Fort Nelson, Peace River and Prince George regions, advising that wildfire smoke will blanket those areas for at least the next day or two.Article content
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