Human-caused Perry Creek fire 100 per cent guarded
By Nelson Daily Staff
Twenty firefighters and two dozers are continuing to make good progress the fire burning in the Perry Creek area.
With forecasted wind gusts expected this week, the Southeast Fire Centre is expecting smoke to increase on the four-hectare Perry Creek fire.
Discovered Monday afternoon, this person-caused fire is now 100 per cent guarded. Today crews will continue to remove danger trees in the area and mop-up hot spots closest to the fire perimeter. This fire is not threatening any communities or structures.
The Southeast Fire Centre would like to remind the public to that failure to properly extinguish a campfire will result in a $345 fine.
In addition, if their campfire escapes and causes a wildfire, they may be held liable for all resulting suppression costs and damages.
The fire danger rating is high with patches of extreme in the Boundary, Arrow, Kootenay Lake and Cranbrook zones. In the Invermere zone the fire danger rating is high and in the Columbia zone the fire danger rating is moderate to low.
Quick facts
- There are currently open burning restrictions within the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. For information on burn restrictions, please visit: http://bcwildfire.ca
- Since April 1, the Southeast Fire Centre has responded to 90 wildfires, consuming a total of 43 hectares. Thirty-six of those fires are confirmed as human-caused.
- A total of 200 campfire incidents have been reported in the Southeast Fire Centre. The five-year average for this time of year is 257.
- To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call *5555 on your cell phone or toll-free to 1 800 663-5555.
