The Sundance Lake Wildfire fire burning 13 kilometres from Chetwynd, is now ‘being held.’
The fire was discovered last Wednesday night and has grown to 60 hectares in size. It’s thought to be human caused.
The Peace River Region District (PRRD) had issued an Evacuation Alert for the wildfire burning out of control near Highway 97.
The PRRD said that based on recommendations from BC Wildfire Service, an Evacuation Alert for the Sundance Lake Wildfire was issued due to the potential danger to life and health.
The following area is covered under the Alert:
- From the intersection of Highway 97S and Melnychuk Road,
- North for 4.8 km,
- Easterly for 7.5 km,
- South for 5.5 km to Highway 97S,
- Southwest along Highway 97S for 0.7 km,
- Continue southwest for 2.27 km,
- Continue West for 4.46 km,
- North for 0.3 km to the intersection of Highway 97S and Melnychuk Road
Firefighters along with heavy machinery are on the ground with the help of helicopters in the air.
Another nearby fire was discoverd Sunday, burning out of control near Melyncuk Road. The fire grew to eight hectares in size, before being held on Monday.
Those traveling along Highway 97 may continue to see smoke within the fire perimeter, however, smoke coming from green, unburned areas or outside the known perimeter should be reported immediately by calling 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cellphone.
Motorists are being reminded to check DriveBC for highway closures.