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Planned ignition tomorrow on Meachen Creek wildfire
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is currently assessing the Meachen Creek Wildfire area for potential planned ignition operations to support containment lines.
Planned ignition operations will take place when conditions allow, but are expected to happen tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, August 19).
“Conducting planned ignition operations strengthens our containment lines,” said Travis Abbey, BCWS Incident Commander. “However, they will only happen in ideal conditions.”
Those in Kimberley and the surrounding areas can expect to see increased smoke during times of ignition.
There was no change or concern with the Meachen Creek Wildfire overnight. More resources are expected to arrive in the coming days including an Incident Management Team. Crews continue to build guard today with the aid of heavy equipment and air support.
An Information Line remains set up at 250-426-2188 or toll free 1-855-346-2188 and information is available on the Regional District of East Kootenay’s website at: www.rdek.bc.ca.
For the latest status of wildfires, visit the BCWS website.
BC Wildfire Service