A Dozen New Fires Over the Weekend

Monday, July 28, 2008 04:08 PM

Prince George, B.C.- The Prince George Fire Centre responded to 12 fires over the weekend, 10 of which were caused by lightning.

Lightning caused one fire of note on the south side of Falling Creek, in a remote area approximately 45 km southwest of Chetwynd, on Saturday afternoon.

The fire grew to 67 hectares on Saturday, but has not grown significantly since then. Steep terrain and gusting windmade access difficult for fire fighters. Crews worked with heavy machinery and airtankers, andcompletely contained the fire by Sunday afternoon.There are currently 70 fire fighters supported by four helicopters suppressing hot spots to keep the fire within its present perimeter.

The rest of the weekend’s new fire starts occurred in the north-eastern region of the Prince George Fire Centre, and all remained small. All are currently being suppressed by initial attack firefighting crews. There are currently 24 fire fighters working throughout the fire centre on these small lightning fires.

The fire danger rating is currently moderate to high throughout most of the Prince George Fire Centre. The weather is predicted to become wet and cool through the week but the fire centre still urges people to be very careful with their fire use.

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