Washington wildfire sees minimum growth towards BC border

There have been no evacuation alerts or orders issued for Christina Lake or Grand Forks in British Columbia due to the Stickpin fire.

The Stickpin wildfire burning in northern Ferry County, Washington, 4.5 kilometres south of the Canada-United States border (near Grand Forks) is now estimated at 16,830 hectares.

Jock Mackay attended and said he has faith fire crews will keep the communities safe.

“In the event that the B.C. Wildfire Service provides air support to this fire, it is likely Christina Lake would be used as a water source for amphibious skimmer aircraft”, the service said on its website.

The assembly made individuals take into consideration leaving their houses, he added.

“I’ve been talking to a few people since, and they’re packing their bags in preparation for what might happen”.

However as he appeared out his window Thursday afternoon, he stated the luggage didn’t appear mandatory.

The BC Wildfire Information office has cautioned the residents of southern B.C. about the smoke coming from the fires south of the border as it believes it is making its way north. The agency mentioned that residents should prepare to see a heavy blanket settle in as early as this evening.

A BC Wildfire Service Incident Management Team completed preliminary reconnaissance of the northern flanks of the fire today. So we’ve come up with an agreement; we’re looking at having resources on the fire tomorrow.

“We now have a very giant variety of fires within the nation proper now and our assets are simply very taxed”, Knight stated.

Additionally cancelled was Grand Forks’ annual “Fly In” occasion as a result of the municipal airport is being utilized by firefighting plane.

Transport Canada has issued a safety alert, warning that anyone who flies drones into controlled airspace could face fines up to $25,000 and prison time.

About 200 fires are burning throughout B.C., together with a lightning-caused hearth in Ts’ilʔos Provincial Park, about 125 kilometres southwest of Alexis Creek.