Davis lake fire update

Firefighters from Coastal Fire Centre remain on scene, with 11 personnel responding as of Wednesday morning.

The Fraser Valley Regional District is asking residents and visitors to avoid the Davis Lake area due to a growing, out-of-control wildfire burning on a mountainside east of Mission, B. The Davis Lake wildfire, now a highly-visible wildfire of note, is burning in a remote area on the forested slope less than a kilometre north of Davis Lake Provincial Park, 18 kilometres north of Abbotsford. The BC Wildfire Service is actively engaged in wildfire containment activities in the area and we ask the public to avoid the area. Since being discovered Wednesday evening, the blaze has sent a thick plume of smoke into the air, which is visible from Abbotsford, Mission and neighbouring communities including Chilliwack. High winds have fuelled growth of the blaze from 20 hectares Friday afternoon to more than 38 hectares as of Friday evening, according to B. Wildfire Service information officer Donna MacPherson. Access to recreational properties near Stave Lake may be limited if the fire continues to grow, MacPherson said.

Davis lake fire update

Coastal Fire Centre information officer Kyla Preto says conditions on site can lead to growth since it is still an out-of-control fire. Preto says the rain and cooler conditions on Monday should help to reduce fire behaviour, but not enough to extinguish it. We would need to see some significant rainfall for it to have any meaningful impact on the fire situation. The Davis Lake wildfire north of Mission remains at hectares as of Friday July 21 but Coastal Fire Centre says crews continue to make good progress. Information officer Kyla Preto says crews are continuing to mop up along the perimeter and in the newly burned area on Friday. BC Wildfire defines mop-up as the act of extinguishing a fire after it has been brought under control. As of Friday, there are currently 26 Coastal Fire Centre personnel and one helicopter on the scene. With wildfires spreading throughout the province, Preto says heavy equipment previously at Davis Lake has been diverted to other fires. The fire was discovered on July 5 at approximately 8 p. The blaze was six hectares when first discovered before growing to 38 hectares by July 7, hectares by July 11 and hectares by last Sunday July Coastal Fire Centre information officer Kimberly Kelly says the spread of the fire can be attributed to less-than-ideal terrain with steep slopes, danger trees and unstable rock.

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According to BC Wildfire Service, 55 personnel and one helicopter are responding to the fire. The Fraser Valley Regional District released an Emergency Advisory on Friday July 7 for Electoral Area F asking people to avoid the area completely to allow for wildfire-fighting activities to be prioritized. The fire was discovered on Wednesday night July 5 at approximately 8 p. There are currently 31 firefighters and three helicopters responding. There are no current evacuation orders for the incident. After burning for two weeks, a hectare wildfire was previously extinguished near Davis Lake by the Coastal Fire Centre on June 2.

Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first. If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. Crews are battling a new wildfire in the Lower Mainland, burning just 18 kilometres north of Abbotsford , B. The Davis Lake fire was first spotted on Wednesday and has since grown to 38 hectares in size. The fire is just outside Davis Lake Provincial Park, and burning in steep terrain.

Davis lake fire update

A wildfire burning out of control north of Mission has some property owners worried that extremely dry conditions could cause the fire to grow more and put their places at risk. Area residents say that at times, the air is thick with smoke that can be seen billowing high into the air from the Davis Lake wildfire. The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an emergency advisory notice and shut down the road to the public. However, homeowners, along with dozens of people who have recreational properties in the area, are still being granted access. Some are using the time to try and protect their cabins, although the B.

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Kamloops Mounties seek owners of found hockey cards. Pair receive civilian bravery award for saving man from drowning in Vancouver Marina. Murder conviction in Burnaby karaoke bar stabbing upheld. Accessibility Feedback. Coastal Fire Centre information officer Kyla Preto says conditions on site can lead to growth since it is still an out-of-control fire. A GoFundMe campaign has been organized for a B. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. There are no current evacuation orders for the incident. Lost Creek Forest Service Roads is closed in relation to the fire and there are no current evacuation orders for the incident. Campfire bans now cover most of B. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. Hand guards are wide paths ahead of a wildfire where combustible materials such as grass, twigs, branches, logs and trees are removed. BC Wildfire defines mop-up as the act of extinguishing a fire after it has been brought under control. The Davis Lake wildfire north of Mission is being held at hectares. The fire was discovered on Wednesday night July 5 at approximately 8 p.

Planned ignitions add fire to the landscape to bring it to the containment lines of firefighters. According to BC Wildfire Service, the planned ignition will allow crews to control the spread of wildfire and protect critical values even though igniting unburned fuel grass, twigs, branches, logs and trees adds more fire to the landscape. Coastal Fire says the size of the planned burn is currently undetermined because crews are reviewing the plan in the helicopter at this time.

Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. Last Updated July 8, pm. We would need to see some significant rainfall for it to have any meaningful impact on the fire situation. BC Wildfire defines mop-up as the act of extinguishing a fire after it has been brought under control. According to BCWS, crews continue to make good progress and are working to establish a 25 to foot blackline along the northeast flank of the fire. High winds have fuelled growth of the blaze from 20 hectares Friday afternoon to more than 38 hectares as of Friday evening, according to B. The Davis Lake wildfire north of Mission remains at hectares as of Friday July 21 but Coastal Fire Centre says crews continue to make good progress. Pair receive civilian bravery award for saving man from drowning in Vancouver Marina. Murder conviction in Burnaby karaoke bar stabbing upheld. Lost Creek Forest Service Road remains closed in relation to the fire and there are no current evacuation orders for the incident. Share by Email.