VanJam Fire Zone to see increased fire activity over next two days: BCWS
Posted September 10, 2023 7:26 pm.
Last Updated September 10, 2023 7:27 pm.
BC Wildfire Service is asking people in the area northwest of Prince George to remain vigilant in the coming days, as weather conditions may cause increased fire activity through to Tuesday.
Forecasted westerly wind with gusts up to 40 kilometres per hour could affect wildfires currently burning in the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James zone, also known as the VanJam Fire Zone.
Hot and dry weather conditions are also contributing to the adverse weather conditions.
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Wildfires of note in the area include the Great Beaver Lake wildfire, where an evacuation order is in place, and the Whitefish Lake wildfire, where an evacuation alert is in place.
BCWS says the elevated winds on Monday could increase nearby communities’ visibility of the smoke from wildfires and reminds people to monitor their local government or First Nation for updates.
Forecast winds and existing hot and dry weather conditions may lead to an increase in fire activity in the VanJam Fire Zone today through Tues. Currently winds are blowing from the E/SE and will shift to westerlies overnight, with a potential of gusts up to 40km/hr. pic.twitter.com/kstMeiyEcl
— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) September 11, 2023
The service says current evacuation orders and alerts could be amended to keep the public and first responders safe.
