The Tisigar Lake fire has quietened down after rain dampened forest fuel.
However, the fire, the largest in the province at 11,000 hectares, could spark up again with a forecast for warm and dry weather during the weekend in the area in Northern B.C. just south of the Yukon border
As a result, the B.C. wildfire branch cautioned that those in the area, including travellers along Highway 37, may see an increase in smoke.
The fire has been contained along the flanks of the fire closest to structures and the highway, said the province.
The northwest flank of the fire is currently uncontained and being monitored by air. If the fire reaches certain points established outside the fire's current boundary, a planned response will be set in motion. This may include manning the look-out tower in the area, confirming possible control lines or removing fuel through controlled burning.
The wildfire branch noted that fire in this area is a natural part of the forest life-cycle. Fire returns nutrients to the soil and results in new growth as well as creating preferred habitat for wildlife. Fire also has cleansing properties by removing the build up of fuels, which creates a natural firebreak for future fires.
The public can report signs of smoke or fire by calling *5555 on a cell phone, or 1-800-663-5555.
