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Allie Lake wildfire still out of control at 2,200 hectares

112 firefighting personnel and 10 helicopters are tackling the flames
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The Allie Lake wildfire is currently estimated to be at 2200 hectares and still out of control.

鈥淭he Allie Lake fire did not grow overnight. We had some quite cool temperatures, so that was some good news,鈥 said fire information officer Heather Rice.

鈥淲e do have 112 firefighting personnel on the fire, including initial attack crews and they are being supported by 10 helicopters and eight pieces of heavy equipment.鈥

A 12-member incident command team has also been assigned.

鈥淐urrently, the resources we have we think are efficient at this point in time as long as the weather doesn鈥檛 change for us,鈥 said Rice.

鈥淎s you know for all fires, it鈥檚 mainly up to that wind. If we get an unexpected wind gust, it can take the fire off, but the crews are feeling pretty confident on how things are looking.鈥

No further personnel will be sent for now, as crews are making headway with fireguards.

Evacuation orders for 14 properties.

鈥淭here was no lightning at the time, so I think it can be assumed it was human-caused, but it is still under investigation,鈥 Rice said.

An area restriction for Crown land surrounding the fire is now in place until Oct. 31 or when the order is rescinded. The public is restrict from that area so that crews can do their work.

* North boundary: Commencing north of Young Lake and west of Spectacle Lake 51掳 17.382鈥 x 120掳 56.418 heading east toward the north side of Bonaparte Lake, connecting to 51掳 17.508鈥 x -120掳 33.816鈥.

* East boundary: Continue from North boundary 51掳 17.508鈥 x -120掳 33.816鈥 heading south across Bonaparte Lake, along the eastern edge of Elbow Lake and Heller Lake toward Hiahkwah Lake, Home Cabin Lake Road to 51掳 6.432鈥 x 120掳 33.534.

* South boundary: Continue from 51掳 6.432鈥 x 120掳 33.534 Hiahkwah Lake, Home Cabin Lake Road heading west toward Fatox Lake and Skookum Lake toward Brigade Creek at 51掳 6.366 x 120掳 56.04.

* West boundary: Continue from at 51掳 6.366 x 120掳 56.04 by Brigade Creek heading north across Hamilton Creek and then west toward the north side of Young Lake at 51掳 17.382鈥 x 120掳 56.418.



Brendan Jure

About the Author: Brendan Jure

I am an Irish-Canadian journalist who joined the Campbell River Mirror in December, 2023. Before joining the Campbell River Mirror
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