Lightning Causes 22 Fires
By 250 News
Saturday, August 09, 2008 08:34 AM
Prince George, B.C. - Prince George Fire Centre is reporting more fire starts than expected as lightning yesterday afternoon and evening caused 22 new fires.
The lightning started one fire of note and the remaining fires are less than one hectare in size. It occurred on Swanson Road north of Cluculz Lake. It has reached a size of 2.4 hectares and was contained by heavy equipment that built a guard completely around the fire.
There are currently 20 fire fighters suppressing the fire and helicopters and air tankers were used yesterday to drop water and fire retardant on the fire. Four homes are within 200 meters of the fire but are not threatened.
The fire danger rating is currently high to extreme across the Prince George Fire Centre. Due to continued risk of lightning the BC Forest Service reminds the public to use extreme caution when lighting any fires. Human caused fires divert critical resources from naturally occurring fires caused by lightning.
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