Planned burns continue for Eagle Bluff wildfire near Osoyoos – Okanagan | 24CA News
The Eagle Bluff wildfire continues to be deemed to be uncontrolled, although it’s hoped deliberate burns will assist rein it in.
On Friday, BC Wildfire up to date how the struggle in opposition to the fireplace close to Osoyoos, B.C., goes.
The fireplace crossed from Washington state into British Columbia final Saturday, sparking evacuation alerts and orders that affected lots of of properties.
Currently, there are 560 properties on evacuation alert and 134 properties on evacuation order.
“We’re still in the process of finishing up some planned ignitions,” stated BC Wildfire info officer Shaelee Stearns.
“A few days ago, we finished a planned ignition along the western flank, and then, yesterday, we conducted planned ignitions on the northeast and north flanks of the fire.”
Stearns stated Friday’s goal was to tie these deliberate burns collectively, in addition to patrolling and mopping up areas within the north and northeast flanks.
The fireplace is at the moment sized at 3,044 hectares. However, as soon as the deliberate burns are included, it’ll doubtless be round 6,500 hectares.
Overall, greater than 110 floor crews are on scene, together with 19 items of heavy gear plus eight helicopters and 77 construction safety personnel.
In associated news, the RDOS rescinded an evacuation order for Osoyoos Industrial Park and positioned the realm below an evacuation alert.
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