WILDFIRE UPDATE - Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
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August 1, 2021
WILDFIRE UPDATE
Lytton Complex FIRE SIZE: FIRE STATUS:
Lytton Creek (K71086) 50,944 hectares (estimate) Out of Control
RESOURCES:
There are 90 personnel, 34 pieces of heavy equipment, six helicopters,
an Incident Management Team and Structure Protection personnel.
UPDATE:
Smoky skies, precipitation, lower temperatures and higher relative
humidity has resulted in decreased fire activity in recent days.
Crews have constructed a hand guard on the west side of the
Thompson River, near Goldpan Park where some fire activity has been
observed.
On the east side of the Botanie Valley, near Sleetsis Creek, crews
completed a hand ignition on July 30 and are now engaged in mop-up.
Helicopters have been engaged in bucketing operations on the west
side Botanie Valley however were unable to do so today due to
reduced visibility from low-lying smoke. Fire progression continues to
the north towards Laluwissin Creek FSR. Heavy equipment is working to
construct a fire guard to north of the fire by widening existing roads.
On the southeast flank, fire activity has been decreased as a result of
smoky conditions shielding the fire from direct sun. Fire growth
continues to be to the south and southeast, in the Shackan Creek area. Lytton Creek wildfire (K71086) July 30, 2021
A control line has been established north of Agate and heavy
equipment is working to construct additional contingency guard north
of Nuaitch Creek. This guard will be connected to existing roads and creeks that serve as natural fuel breaks.
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
August 1 2021
WILDFIRE UPDATE
Lytton Complex FIRE SIZE: FIRE STATUS:
Lytton Creek (K71086) 50,944 hectares (estimate) Out of Control
UPDATE:
A thermal scan has been completed in the area surrounding the communities of Nicomen and Gladwin to detect
remaining hot spots. Crew will use the results of this scan to seek out and cool identified hot spots.
Structure protection units have been deployed throughout the community of Shackan and structure protection
specialist have begun assessment of the community of Nooaitch.
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 Electoral 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
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
August 1 2021
WILDFIRE UPDATE
Lytton Complex FIRE SIZE: FIRE STATUS:
George Road (K0804) 1,390 hectares (estimate) Out of Control
UPDATE:
The George Road wildfire is being managed by the Incident
Management Team in command of the Lytton Complex. This
incident is currently classified as a modified response fire and
is continually being monitored. There are no fire suppression
resources solely assigned to this fire and resources will
continue to be prioritized throughout the province based on
availability and prioritization of incidents.
In hot and dry conditions, visible smoke and flame can been
observed from Highway 1, Highway 12 and surrounding
communities.
Today, August 1, lower temperatures, higher relative
humidity, and some precipitation has resulted in decreased
fire activity. Fire growth continues to be primarily to the north,
though some downslope progress to the west has also been
observed.
EVACUATION ORDERS AND ALERTS:
The Skuppah Indian Band has issued an Evacuation Alert in
response to the George Creek wildfire.
George Road wildfire (K70804) July 31, 2021
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
August 1, 2021
WILDFIRE UPDATE
FIRE NAME FIRE SIZE: FIRE STATUS:
McKay Creek (K71030) 27,811 hectares (estimated) Out of Control
LOCATION:
Approximately 11 kilometres north of Lillooet.
RESOURCES:
There are 32 personnel, nine pieces of heavy equipment, two
helicopters and an Incident Management Team assigned to this
incident.
UPDATE:
On Friday, July 30, high temperatures and strong wind resulted in a
significant increase in fire activity on the western flank of the Mckay
Creek wildfire. Fire growth has been primarily to the west toward
Applespring Creek, and to the north where the fire is near West
Pavilion Road and Watson Bar Creek.
Helicopters continue to engage in bucketing operations when visibility
allows. Ground crews are working to establish a hose-lay while heavy
equipment works to construct a fire guard on the north flank of the
fire, connecting to existing roads and creeks which serve as natural
fuel breaks. Opportunities for controlled ignitions continue to be
assessed.
Crews continue mop up activities on the east flank of the fire,
Mckay Creek wildfire (K71030) July 31, 2021
extinguishing hot spots that have been identified by thermal scans.
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
August 1, 2021
WILDFIRE UPDATE
FIRE NAME FIRE SIZE: FIRE STATUS:
McKay Creek (K71030) 28,552 hectares (estimated) Out of Control
EVACUATIONS:
On July 31, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional Districted
issued an Evacuation Alert for selected areas of Electoral
area A and Electoral area B.
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.
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued an
Evacuation Alert for the Pavilion and West Pavilion 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
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
August 1, 2021
WILDFIRE UPDATE
Lytton Complex FIRE SIZE: FIRE STATUS:
Mowhokam Creek (V11669) 2,787 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 is being managed by the Incident
Management Team in command of the Lytton Complex. This incident
is currently classified as a modified response fire and is continually
being monitored. There are no fire suppression resources solely as-
signed to this fire and resources will continue to be prioritized
throughout the province based on availability and prioritization of
incidents.
In hot and dry conditions, visible smoke and flame can been ob-
served from Highway 1 and surrounding communities.
Lower temperatures, higher relative humidity, and some precipita-
tion has resulted in decreased fire activity today, August 1. Fire
growth continues to be primarily to the north, though some
Mowhokam Creek wildfire (V11669) July 25, 2021
downslope progress to the west has also been observed.
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.ca2021
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:
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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
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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
