Crews Make Progress on Greer Creek Blaze
By 250 News
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 09:49 AM
Area in red is site of Greer Creek Fire
Prince George, B.C.- While the Greer Creek fire grew to 6,102.0 hectares overnight, the crews now say they have it 40% contained.
The evacuation alert remains in effect for residents south of Nulki Lake.
There are 251 people working on this fire, that number includes 124 firefighters, 8 helicopter pilots, the operators of 44 pieces of heavy equipment and support staff.
Crews will continue to build fuel-free guard lines today, and will burn off from these lines to secure them when conditions allow.
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