As warm, dry, windy weather sets in over northeast B.C., fire activity is increasing in the North Peace Complex. July 4 saw challenges to containment lines on the northwest corner of the Patry Creek fire (G90207), approximately 60 km north of Fort Nelson. As a result, the status of the Patry Creek fire has been changed from Being Held to Out of Control. This means that the fire is expected to grow beyond its current perimeter.This status change does not reflect any immediate threat to Fort Nelson, however the fire may affect Highway 77 and temporary closures may be required in the coming days. For up-to-date information on road closures, visit www.drivebc.ca
There is no change to the status of the Parker Lake fire (G90267), which remains Under Control. With the increase in fire behaviour, unburned areas within the fire perimeter will produce more smoke in the coming days. However, smoke from outside of the fire’s perimeter should be reported to 1 800 663-5555 toll free, *5555 on a cell phone, or through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app.
Today (July 5), 227 ground personnel have been assigned to the North Peace Complex, as well as 23 helicopters and 2 pieces of heavy equipment. Crews are continuing response efforts in priority areas on the Patry Creek (G90207), Parker Lake (G90267), and Nogah Creek (G90228) wildfires. Crews are also responding to two new fires (G90637 and G90645) that started north of Patry Creek on June 30. G90637 is considered Being Held and G90645 is Under Control. Both fires are suspected to be lightning caused.
For additional information on the Patry Creek fire, please visit the incident page: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents…
To learn more about stages of wildfire control, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/…/management…/stages-of-control