WILDFIRE UPDATE - Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
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July 29, 2021
WILDFIRE UPDATE
Lytton Complex FIRE SIZE: FIRE STATUS:
Lytton Creek (K71086) 44,426 hectares (estimate) Out of Control
RESOURCES:
There are 93 personnel, 31 pieces of heavy equipment, six helicopters, an Incident Management Team and Structure
Protection personnel.
UPDATE:
Following successful controlled ignitions there has been no additional fire growth on the east side of the Thompson River in the
area surrounding Spence’s Bridge. There was increased fire activity on the west side of the Thompson River and Highway 1
yesterday, however no structures are immediately threatened.
Fire activity continues to be heightened on the southeast flank of
the fire, where fire progression is primarily to the south. This
section of the fire is in steep terrain which is inoperable for
ground crews. Heavy equipment and ground crews continue
work to establish control lines which will be used for hand
ignitions under the direction of an ignition specialist.
Structural protection equipment has been deployed in
communities along the Nicola River from Shackan Indian Band to
Spences Bridge.
Increased fire activity on the west side of the Botanie Valley
yesterday afternoon resulted in significant smoke. Progression of
the fire in this area is primarily to the north and continues to
burn at high elevations. A machine guard has been constructed Smoke from the Lytton Creek wildfire (K71086) July 28, 2021
on the east side of the west ridge, and helicopters continue to
support with bucketing operations. Ground crews and heavy equipment continue work to establish control line near Sleetlis
Creek, on the east side of the Botanie Valley. The control line will be used for aerial and hand ignitions in the coming days, un-
der the direction of an ignitions specialist.
There is potential for growth on many parts of the fire, dependent upon weather, topography and available forest fuels.
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lytton Complex Information Team| Hours: 0800-2200
250 267-2451 | BCWS.LyttonComplexInfo@gov.bc.ca
www.bcwildfire.ca BC Forest Fire Info @BCGovFireInfo www.firesmartbc.ca
July 29, 2021
WILDFIRE UPDATE
Lytton Complex FIRE SIZE: FIRE STATUS:
Lytton Creek (K71086) 44,426 hectares (estimate) Out of Control
EVACUATION ORDERS AND ALERTS:
The Village of Lytton has an Evacuation Order in effect for all properties in the Village of Lytton.
The Thompson Nicola Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for properties in the Spences Bridge area of Electoral
Area “I” (Blue Sky Country). Evacuation Alerts remain in place for other areas of Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country) and Elec-
toral Area “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley-South).
Effective at 1100 hours on July 26, the Evacuation Alerts in the vicinity of 2256 Trans Canada Highway and Gladwin-Jade
Springs in Electoral Area “I” (Big Sky Country) have been rescinded. For more information of Evacuation Orders and Alerts
please contact:
TNRD Emergency Operations Centre
Phone: (250) 377-7188
Toll Free: 1-866-377-7188
emergency@tnrd.ca
AREA RESTRICTION:
The Lytton Creek Complex Area Restriction was rescinded effective at 12:00 noon PT on July 24, 2021. This restriction was
originally enacted on July 3, 2021.
WEATHER:
Temperatures are expected to be the mid to high 30’s today and tomorrow with relative humidity in the low teens. Winds are
forecast to be west-south 10-20 km/hour.
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lytton Complex Information Team| Hours: 0800-2200
250 267-2451 | BCWS.LyttonComplexInfo@gov.bc.ca
www.bcwildfire.ca BC Forest Fire Info @BCGovFireInfo www.firesmartbc.ca
July 26, 2021
WILDFIRE UPDATE
FIRE NAME FIRE SIZE: FIRE STATUS:
McKay Creek (K71030) 25,120 hectares (estimated) Out of Control
LOCATION:
Approximately 11 kilometres north of Lillooet.
RESOURCES:
There are 28 personnel, nine pieces of heavy equipment, two helicopters
and an Incident Management Team assigned to this incident.
UPDATE:
Crews continue working on the northwest flank near the old mining camp in
the Second Creek area, where a fire guard and fuel free line equipped with a
hose lay and sprinklers has been established. Crews will engage in direct
attack in the Second Creek area where possible and helicopters continue to
support with bucketing operations. An ignitions specialist is examining
opportunities for controlled ignitions in this area. Ignition operations will
bring the perimeter of the fire to an area that is workable by ground crews.
A thermal scan was completed on the south and east flanks of the fire to
identify hotspots. Crews are now working to cool these hot spots, and no
fire growth has occurred in the east. Northwest flank of Mckay Creek wildfire
(K71030) July 28, 2021
Increased fire activity was observed on the southwest flank yesterday in the Slok Creek area, producing visible
smoke. There has been no significant fire growth as a result of this activity.
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lytton Complex Information Officer: Hours: 0800-2200
250 267-2451 | BCWS.LyttonComplexInfo@gov.bc.ca
www.bcwildfire.ca BC Forest Fire Info @BCGovFireInfo www.firesmartbc.ca
July 29, 2021
WILDFIRE UPDATE
FIRE NAME FIRE SIZE: FIRE STATUS:
McKay Creek (K71030) 25,120 hectares (estimated) Out of Control
EVACUATIONS:
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued an
Evacuation Alert for the Pavilion and West Pavilion
Area.
On July 24, the Thompson Nicola Regional District
partially downgraded the Evacuation Order to an
Evacuation Alert in Electoral Area “E” (Bonaparte
Plateau). An Evacuation Order remains in place for
some of this area. For more information please contact:
TNRD Emergency Operations Centre
Phone: (250) 377-7188
Toll Free: 1-866-377-7188
emergency@tnrd.ca
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Phone: (604) 894-6371
Toll Free: 1-866-298-7753
info@slrd.bc.ca
AREA RESTRICTION:
The Mckay Creek wildfire area restriction has been rescinded effective at 12:00 noon today, July 26, 2021. A map of
the area restriction can be found here: http://ow.ly/Tp3P30rMM1V
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lytton Complex Information Officer | Hours: 0800 - 2200
250 267-2451 | BCWS.LyttonComplexInfo@gov.bc.ca
www.bcwildfire.ca BC Forest Fire Info @BCGovFireInfo www.firesmartbc.ca
July 29, 2021
WILDFIRE UPDATE
Lytton Complex FIRE SIZE: FIRE STATUS:
Mowhokam Creek (V11669) 947 hectares (estimate) Out of Control
RESOURCES:
The Mowhokam Creek wildfire is being managed by the Incident
Management Team in command of the Lytton Creek Complex.
This incident is currently classified as a modified response fire and is
continually being monitored. There are no fire suppression resources as-
signed to this fire. Resources will continue to be prioritized throughout the
province based on availability and prioritization of incidents.
UPDATES:
The Mowhokam creek wildfire continues to be active and is expected to
continue producing visible smoke as hot and dry weather persists. BC
Wildfire service personnel are regularly completing aerial assessments of
this fire, monitoring growth and potential impact to communities. Current-
ly, the majority of fire growth is to the west at high elevations.
Mowhokam Creek wildfire (V11669) July 25, 2021
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lytton Complex Information Officer| Hours: 0800-2200
250 267-2451 | BCWS.LyttonComplexInfo@gov.bc.ca
www.bcwildfire.ca BC Forest Fire Info @BCGovFireInfo www.firesmartbc.ca
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WILDFIRE UPDATE
Lytton Complex
(K71086, K71030 & V11669)
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ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lytton Complex Information Team| Hours: 0700-2200
250 571-4913 | BCWS.LyttonComplexInfo@gov.bc.ca
www.bcwildfire.ca BC Forest Fire Info @BCGovFireInfo www.firesmartbc.ca
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WILDFIRE UPDATE
Lytton Complex
(K71086, K71030 & V11669)
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY WILDFIRES:
The BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA) has launched a special webpage dedicated to Wildfires
2021— https://www.bceda.ca/wildfires.php — which contains a live document where information will be added
for business and communities, plus manuals and toolkits dedicated to disaster preparation.
As the Province and others start to roll out support programs, BCEDA will update the live document so that busi-
nesses can easily find this information.
Have the BC Wildfires impacted your Business? Is so, a short survey has been created . The responses will help dis-
tinguish businesses’ and communities’ short and long-term needs. The BCEDA has pledged to do everything it can
to help.
The BCEDA collects this information to share in an aggregate format with provincial, Indigenous, Local and Region-
al Governments. No confidential information will be shared unless a follow-up call is requested by the business. All
information is stored in Canada by Softlanding.
Here is the URL for the survey:
https://www.executivepulse.ca/bcwildfire2021
MORE BCEDA RESOURCES:
Resources for Wildfire Impacted Individuals & Businesses 2021 (Live Document) - A document of resources that is
constantly being updated as new information and resources are released. Check back in on this document regular-
ly for up-to-date information regarding the wildfires.
Top 10 Steps to Prepare Your Business for Evacuation - A document that can be made available to businesses in
your community to aid in, and encourage, preparation for an evacuation scenario. It highlights the 10 steps neces-
sary to prepare a business for an evacuation.
Province of BC: Disaster Financial Assistance—Following a disaster, the provincial government may declare the
event eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA). Once declared, the DFA program may compensate individu-
als for essential uninsurable losses and/or reimburse local governments for damaged infrastructure.
Local Economic Recovery & Restart Toolkit - This toolkit provides a collection of resources developed to assist lo-
cal councils, organizations and individuals involved in community economic recovery following an emergency such
as the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires and floods
Spot a wildfire, smoke or illegal fire activity? Call 1 800 663-5555 or *5555 on your cellphone.2021
WILDFIRE UPDATE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
BC Wildfire Service Emergency Local municipalities and First Nations
Management BC regional districts
- BCWS’s jurisdiction co- - EMBC coordinates - Local Municipalities - On IR lands, Evacu-
vers all BC Parks, Crown communication and Regional Districts ation Orders and
and private lands, but across all agencies speak directly about Alerts are imple-
does not include the and stakeholders to Strategic Evacuation mented by a Band
boundaries of local gov- support communi- Orders and Alerts in Council Resolution
ernments that have forest ties. their respective juris- or other.
fire prevention bylaws and dictions.
- EMBC provides ad- - A designated person
are serviced by a fire de- vice to evacuees and - Local Municipalities (s) from the respec-
partment. support to communi- and Regional Districts tive First Nations
- BCWS speaks directly ties regarding Emer- do not speak about community will
about wildfires (i.e. fire gency Operations the status of a wild- speak to Evacuation
status, operations, etc.) Centres and Emer- fire unless the fire Orders and Alerts on
and is responsible for dis- gency Support Ser- occurs within their IR lands.
seminating wildfire up- vices. jurisdiction. For ex-
dates to local govern- ample, if a wildfire
ments, stakeholders, First starts within the
Nations and the public. boundaries of a local
government, BCWS
- BCWS does not announce
will often assist the
Strategic Evacuation Or-
local fire department
ders or Alerts.
with suppression
- BCWS does announce efforts. If the fire
Tactical Evacuations. spreads into Crown
- In the event of an immi- land to become a
nent threat to public safe- wildfire, BCWS will
ty, BCWS can authorize an often assume control.
immediate Tactical Evacu-
ation of the affected area.
Spot a wildfire, smoke or illegal fire activity? Call 1 800 663-5555 or *5555 on your cellphone.You can also read
