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Lizard Lake fire update
The latest numbers published by the BCWildfire website on the Lizard Lake fire are as follows: Last updated: Friday, August 28, 2015 at 4:02 PM: Due to the expected precipitation the weekend of August 29th and 30th this report will not … Continue reading →
Power outage in Port Renfrew expected to be fixed by noon
The following was tweeted by the Juan de Fuca Emergency Program. Click the linked text to visit their Twitter account directly. #BCstorm estimated time for power restoration for Port Renfrew is 12:00 pm — JdF Emerg Program (@JdFemerg) August 30, … Continue reading →
Pacific Marine Drive has been re-opened
Good news! The Pacific Marine Drive has been re-opened. The following announcement comes from the BC Wildfires website (referenced below). Pacific Marine Drive has been re-opened between Lake Cowichan and Port Renfrew. However, the public access restriction for areas surrounding … Continue reading →
Smoky Skies Advisory for Port Renfrew and area
The Lizard Lake fire is resulting in a “Smoky Skies Advisory” for the area from Port Renfrew through to the Cowichan Valley. This advisory appears below, and was still in effect today, Monday August 24. SMOKY SKIES ADVISORY CONTINUED FOR … Continue reading →
Lizard Lake fire numbers adjusted, more firefighters on scene
Size decrease is due more accurate mapping. Poor venting may cause smokey conditions to persist in in valleys and low lying areas until the afternoon. Crews continue to build fuel free line on the south flank and the head of … Continue reading →
Lizard Lake fire grows in size
Size: 325.0 hectares (estimated) (was 250 ha in earlier reports) 20% contained 157 firefighters (up from 104) 9 helicopters (up from 8) 9 heavy equipment (up from 6) A 16 person Incident Management Team was phased into managing this fire … Continue reading →
Photos of the Lizard Lake fire burning east of Port Renfrew
Fire stats Size: 250 Ha 20% contained Not an interface fire (no structures or communities threatened) Suspected to be human caused Resources 104 firefighters 8 helicopters 6 heavy equipment 16 person Incident Management Team were phased into managing this fire … Continue reading →
Marine Drive road closure/Lizard Lake fire update
Updated at 6:45 p.m. [sam id=”15″ codes=”true”] Still 250 Hectares Still 20% contained 90 firefighters on sight (was 74 this morning, and 60 yesterday Heavy smoke in the area Crews focus on building line and removing danger trees. Helicopter bucketing … Continue reading →
UPDATED Aug 13 8:22 pm – Marine Circle Route closed due to fire east of Port Renfrew
Update: Aug 13, 2015, 8:35 a.m. The fire has grown from 50 hectares to 150, and a few other spot fires have also developed. Status: Active 0% contained The size of this fire is very approximate. Heavy smoke is blanketing … Continue reading →