Chasm Creek wildfire grows to 37.5 hectares in the Cariboo
BC Wildfire said 28 personnel, helicopters and airtankers are working to contain the lightning-caused blaze, which is burning out of control.
- A Wildfire sparked in Chasm Provincial Park near Chasm Creek on May 9, growing to 37.5 hectares as firefighting operations intensify in the region north of Clinton.
- Investigators believe the Wildfire is lightning-caused, establishing the origin of the blaze that now demands active suppression efforts and ongoing resource deployment.
- There are 28 personnel on site establishing a perimeter guard while Helicopters and an Airtanker support operations by dropping water on the blaze.
- Burning out of control near Clinton, the Wildfire is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, according to BC Wildfire assessments.
- While visible from the Highway, there is no threat to Highway 97; motorists must not stop in the area and should drive with caution.
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Chasm Creek wildfire grows to 37.5 hectares in the Cariboo - Creston Valley Advance
A wildfire that sparked on May 9 in Chasm Provincial Park, north of Clinton, has grown to 37.5 hectares. The blaze is burning out of control and is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, according to BC Wildfire. There are 28 personnel on site, working to establish a guard around the perimeter of the wildfire. “Helicopters are supporting operations as required and dropping water on the fire,” stated BC Wildfire. While the blaze is v…
Chasm Creek wildfire grows to 37.5 hectares in the Cariboo - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
A wildfire that sparked on May 9 in Chasm Provincial Park, north of Clinton, has grown to 37.5 hectares. The blaze is burning out of control and is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, according to BC Wildfire. There are 28 personnel on site, working to establish a guard around the perimeter of the wildfire. “Helicopters are supporting operations as required and dropping water on the fire,” stated BC Wildfire. While the blaze is v…
Chasm Creek wildfire grows to 37.5 hectares in the Cariboo - Grand Forks Gazette
A wildfire that sparked on May 9 in Chasm Provincial Park, north of Clinton, has grown to 37.5 hectares. The blaze is burning out of control and is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, according to BC Wildfire. There are 28 personnel on site, working to establish a guard around the perimeter of the wildfire. “Helicopters are supporting operations as required and dropping water on the fire,” stated BC Wildfire. While the blaze is v…
Chasm Creek wildfire grows to 37.5 hectares in the Cariboo - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
A wildfire that sparked on May 9 in Chasm Provincial Park, north of Clinton, has grown to 37.5 hectares. The blaze is burning out of control and is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, according to BC Wildfire. There are 28 personnel on site, working to establish a guard around the perimeter of the wildfire. “Helicopters are supporting operations as required and dropping water on the fire,” stated BC Wildfire. While the blaze is v…
Chasm Creek wildfire grows to 37.5 hectares in the Cariboo - Northern Sentinel
A wildfire that sparked on May 9 in Chasm Provincial Park, north of Clinton, has grown to 37.5 hectares. The blaze is burning out of control and is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, according to BC Wildfire. There are 28 personnel on site, working to establish a guard around the perimeter of the wildfire. “Helicopters are supporting operations as required and dropping water on the fire,” stated BC Wildfire. While the blaze is v…
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Chasm Creek wildfire grows to 37.5 hectares in the Cariboo
A wildfire that sparked on May 9 in Chasm Provincial Park, north of Clinton, has grown to 37.5 hectares. The blaze is burning out of control and is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, according to BC Wildfire. There are 28 personnel on site, working to establish a guard around the perimeter of the wildfire. “Helicopters are supporting operations as required and dropping water on the fire,” stated BC Wildfire. While the blaze is v…
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