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UPDATE: Dog Creek Trail wildfire currently being held

(UPDATE: July 24 @ 11:40 a.m.) - The Dog Creek Wildfire is being held by crews.

Right now, it is estimated to be 400 hectares in size and no growth is expected.

The last growth seen by the fire was on Friday due to heavy winds.

Around 40 firefighters remain on scene, however, some are expected to be placed elsewhere in order to deal with other pressing fires.

A smaller fire crew will continue to monitor the fire to put out any hot spots.

(UPDATE: July 21 @ 7:40 a.m.) - The Dog Creek Trail wildfire is now estimated to be 425 hectares.

BC Wildfire Service claims that this fire growth is due to more accurate mapping.

Additional resources have been reallocated to this fire from a smaller inaccessible fire to aid suppression efforts.

As of now, 71 firefighters, six helicopters and four heavy equipment operators are on scene.

Yesterday’s cooler weather and rain aided the firefighting efforts.

(UPDATE: July 20 @ 9:10 a.m.)- The Dog Creek Trail wildfire is now estimated to be 314 hectares.

Yesterday’s heavy winds increased activity and have pushed the fire in a northeast direction.

<who>Photo Credit: BC Wildfire Service</who>

According to BC Wildfire Service, the fire has expanded and guards remain in place around the south flank of the fire.

Crews are securing guards 100 feet into the fire perimeter with water.

The fire is more active on the northeast side where there are open flames producing smoke. Activity for the rest of the fire is subdued and is down to smouldering ground fire.

<who>Photo Credit: BC Wildfire Service</who> Map of Dog Creek Trail fire

While it is considered interface, no structures are immediately threatened at this time.

As of now, 50 firefighters, two helicopters and two heavy equipment operators are on scene.

The fire is believed to be started by lightening.

(UPDATE: July 19 @ 12:17 p.m.) - The Dog Creek Trail wildfire 30 m northwest of Vanderhoof is now estimated at 150 hectares.

Heavy equipment have put in machine guard around the south flank and it is now fully guarded. Crews are securing the guard 100 feet into the fire perimeter with water. Initial attack crews are working on securing the west flank of the fire.

The fire is most active on the northeast side where there may be open flames producing smoke. Fire activity is subdued on the rest of the fire where it is mostly a smouldering ground fire, however, large amounts of smoke can still be produced.

There are 50 personnel, two helicopters, and two pieces of heavy equipment responding.

An Evacuation Alert issued by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is effective July 18.

The fire is considered interface, but no structures are immediatley affected at this time.

(UPDATE: July 17 @ 1:30 p.m.) - One unit crew of 21 firefighters and two initial attack crews are currently on scene attempting to put out the Gordon Lake wildfire.

Two helicopters and a skimmer fleet have been deployed in order to help with the operation.

BC Wildfire Service is currently estimating the fire to be 70 hectares. As of now, no structures are being threatened.

Crews and heavy equipment operators have been on the scene since last night working to build a direct road to the fire.

(Original story: July 17 @ 10:48 a.m.) - BC Wildfire Service crews are now responding to a wildfire near Gordon Lake, just 30 km North East of Vanderhoof.

The fire is estimated to be 70 hectares.

According to BC Wildfire Service, smoke may be visible in surrounding areas.

<who>Photo Credit: BC Wildfire Service Twitter</who>

NowMedia has reached out to the Prince George Fire Centre for more information.



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