Fire update - July 23

Similar day to yesterday in the Cariboo, minus the rain.  High of 22C at the lake.  The Okanagan had highs in the mid-30s.  Temps in the low to mid 30s are still forecast there for the next 7 days.

Only one new fire in the Cariboo (near an existing fire north of Quesnel Lake).  There are zero fires in the Cariboo over 0.01 hectares that are currently "Out of control".  The 21ha fire on the north side of Quesnel Lake is still "Being Held".

New fires include:

About a dozen new fires again today spread mostly across the southern part of the province, only one of note.

Spences Bridge - 2km north of the town.  A 40ha fire that is currently "Out of Control".  The highway is currently closes. More information here.  Check Drive BC for the latest on road closures.

Existing notable fires:

Mt. Eneas - 7km south of Peachland.  Increase in size to 1,800 hectares, evacuation orders are in place, though some have been downgraded to alerts.  Further growth of this fire is not expected.  More information here.

Goode's Creek - Okanagan Mtn Park has increased to 577ha.  Progress continues on this fire, but no specifics are available.

Mount Conkle - just NW of Penticton remains at 118 ha.  This fire is now "Being Held".

2018 BC wildfire stats
June 20-23: 136 new fires, 15 still active
July 17-19:  64 new fires, 32 still active
All of May: 125 new fires, 8 still active
All of June: 178 new fires, 22 still active
All of July: 117 new fires, 59 still active
Current "Out of Control" fires: 21

Note: these stats are for fires greater than 0.01 hectares.

BC map July 23 at 8:00pm