The western flank of the blaze is now advancing toward the Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux Heritage Park. The third unit crew is looking to establish a contingent control line north of the fire. Another unit crew is continuing guard development up a steep mountain ridge on the northern flank. One crew is building a 50-foot wet line from the eastern flank near the Fraser River, up to the BC Hydro transmission lines.
Three unit crews are working on the north flank Monday. The fuel load around Nohomin Creek is heavy, so large amounts of smoke is expected, and intense wildfire behaviour may be observed.īC Wildfire Service ground and aerial crews have been working to contain the southern, eastern and northern flanks of the Nohomin Creek wildfire, to protect structures like buildings.
Sunday, ground crews made progress putting out hotspots and small fires called spot fires.Ī spot fire was identified Sunday morning and ground crews have since fully wet-lined the 1.3 ha area.Ĭontrol lines using natural or constructed material like retardant or water, create barriers to contain a fire.Ī warming and drying trend is forecast for the coming week, which could make the area more susceptible to ignition. Lytton First Nation has issued evacuation orders and alerts for the surrounding communities. The Nohomin Creek blaze was initially reported on July 14, and was quickly updated to an ‘out of control’ fire of note as it spread to 250 ha on its first day burning.Ĭurrently, there are no impacts to Highway 1 or Highway 12, but the Lytton Ferry is closed in both directions.
Maple valley weather conditions update#
Growth has occurred uphill on the west border of the fire and a perimeter update will be provided later Monday (July 18). The Nohomin Creek wildfire has grown to 1,706 hectares. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Tourism Guide.
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