Bradley Creek Wildfire Being Held After ‘Tireless Work’ to Contain Blaze: Officials
BCWS said the 2,634-hectare Bradley Creek wildfire is held as crews continue suppression work and keep Westside Road closed.
- On Sunday, Aug. 9, the BC Wildfire Service reported the Bradley Creek wildfire remains 'held' within control lines, estimated at 2,634 hectares in size.
- Relative humidity will drop to 17 per cent as temperatures reach 31°C around 5 p.m., with south-southwest winds gusting 25km-30km/h.
- Highway 97 remains open from Salmon River Road to Old Kamloops Road with a 60km/h speed limit, though Westside Road stays closed for active fire suppression.
- Drivers cannot stop between Head of the Lake Road and Grandview Flats Road, as active traffic control remains in place along the highway.
- The Bradley Creek wildfire complex is expected to remain within its established perimeters as BCWS continues monitoring suppression efforts and fire stability.
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'Status quo' Sunday for firefighters at the Bradley Creek wildfire
UPDATE 7:47 p.m. There was little change today on the Bradley Creek wildfire. 'We saw Rank 1 fire behaviour, predominantly,' said fire information officer Morgan Blois. 'It's kind of status quo," she said. 'Crews continue to put in control lines and mop up along the perimeter of the fire, an...
Bradley Creek wildfire complex near Vernon still being held - Creston Valley Advance
The Bradley Creek wildfire complex is still expected to stay within its perimeters, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). In an update on Sunday, Aug. 9, BCWS said that based on available fuel and predicted weather conditions, the Bradley Creek wildfire – still estimated at 2,634 hectares in size – is expected to remain within control lines. Temperatures are expected to rise slowly throughout the day, reaching 31°C at around 5 p.m., and e…
Bradley Creek wildfire complex near Vernon still being held - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
The Bradley Creek wildfire complex is still expected to stay within its perimeters, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). In an update on Sunday, Aug. 9, BCWS said that based on available fuel and predicted weather conditions, the Bradley Creek wildfire – still estimated at 2,634 hectares in size – is expected to remain within control lines. Temperatures are expected to rise slowly throughout the day, reaching 31°C at around 5 p.m., and e…
Bradley Creek wildfire complex near Vernon still being held - Grand Forks Gazette
The Bradley Creek wildfire complex is still expected to stay within its perimeters, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). In an update on Sunday, Aug. 9, BCWS said that based on available fuel and predicted weather conditions, the Bradley Creek wildfire – still estimated at 2,634 hectares in size – is expected to remain within control lines. Temperatures are expected to rise slowly throughout the day, reaching 31°C at around 5 p.m., and e…
Bradley Creek wildfire complex near Vernon still being held - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
The Bradley Creek wildfire complex is still expected to stay within its perimeters, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). In an update on Sunday, Aug. 9, BCWS said that based on available fuel and predicted weather conditions, the Bradley Creek wildfire – still estimated at 2,634 hectares in size – is expected to remain within control lines. Temperatures are expected to rise slowly throughout the day, reaching 31°C at around 5 p.m., and e…
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