Hard work and cooler weather have helped crews fully contain the 6,100-hectare Greer Creek wildfire.
According to Prince George Fire Centre officials, ground crews continued to burn off and extinguish fuels adjacent to the constructed fire guard. Crews would continue mop-up operations in the coming days to ensure any hot spots near the fire's perimeter are fully extinguished. As of Tuesday, 208 personnel are managing the fire, which includes 186 firefighters, two helicopters and two heavy equipment units.
Notice was sent by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako that the evacuation alert for residents south and west of Nulki Lake had been rescinded. For information on the alert please contact 250-692-3195.
The Kluskus Forest Service Road was scheduled to reopen today at noon.
The fire danger rating remains moderate to high across most of the fire centre with areas of extreme near Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.
This season crews in the Prince George Fire Centre have responded to 142 fires - 108 of those fires were caused by humans.
The public is reminded that open burning prohibitions are in place across the Prince George Fire Centre. All fires larger than a half-metre wide or half-metre high are prohibited. This burning restriction is in place to prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
July and August are peak fire months for wild fires, so the public is asked to be extremely careful with their campfires. Human-caused fires are preventable and divert resources from naturally occurring lightning-caused fires.
To report a wildfire or unattended campfire call *5555 on your cell or 1-800-663-5555. For more information on open fire restrictions or for updates on current wildfire activity, visit www.bcwildfire.ca or call 1-888-3FOREST.
