Wildfire reaches northern boundary of Logan Lake

LOGAN LAKE (NEWS 1130) — Crews are doing everything they can to hold off a wildfire that is now right on the edge of the evacuated community of Logan Lake.

The Tremont Creek wildfire has got incredibly close to the town of Logan Lake, reaching the northern boundary of that community. However, thanks to the work of around 170 people on the ground, in addition to air support, homes have so far been protected.

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“So far we have not had any structure loss. And so, from my understanding, it has just stayed on that northern perimeter of Logan Lake,” Fire Information Officer Noelle Kekula says.

Air crews have bombarded the fire with retardant, however the smoke is now interfering with suppression efforts and air crews have now been grounded.

Taken from the Park I live a few blocks from Evening of Aug 14/21 Please keep Logan Lake and all our BC Communities in your thoughts and minds that we all come out of this stronger! pic.twitter.com/uKsHanfHCT

— Shawnalea Airavelle (@SAiravelle) August 15, 2021

Kekula says the Logan Lake wildfire is ranking somewhere between a five and six on the BC Wildfire ranking scale, meaning it is an extremely vigorous surface and active crown fire.

“From people that I know that are in and around Logan Lake, like BC wildfire personnel … that is incredibly overwhelming.”

Read More: Logan Lake resident shares ‘scary’ evacuation experience

She says crews are aware of the consequences having the wildfire so close to town.

“[It’s] frightening. Especially when you know what’s at risk, if we don’t get on it,” she says.

@Kamscan this was Logan lake pic.twitter.com/FykbBidUIj

— concisenthoughtful (@concisefireandy) August 15, 2021

Meanwhile, frontline wildfire crews are worried about possible lightning strikes and strong winds, thanks to cooler weather in the forecast over the next few days.

The wildfire service says the thunderstorms will likely hit the northern part of the province, including the Fort Nelson and Cariboo Fire Centres, where it’s feared increased lightning strikes could ignite even more wildfires.

Shifting winds are also forecasted for much of the province, noting they too could cause an increase in the size and intensity of fires.

@Kamscan ???? pic.twitter.com/qSJaOwlgxY

— Kamlooped (@mp74718) August 15, 2021