Hullcar Mountain Wildfire Update 08-10-24 09:00

• August 10, 2024
• • Emergency Updates

Hullcar Mountain Fire Update
August 10th 0900hrs

** K41796 Fire Update **

The proposed small-scale planned ignition did not occur yesterday, August 9 due to thunderstorms passing through that brought a change in wind direction and weather predictability. This ignition operation is being planned for today if weather and site conditions are appropriate to do so. The ignition operation will be conducted by hand and approximately 40 hectares in size.

Smoke and increased fire activity may be visible from communities of Armstrong and Enderby as well as travelers along Highway 97 and 97A.

The intent of this planned ignition is to bring the active fire perimeter to already established control lines, under fire behavior conditions that are more suitable for efficient and effective fire suppression efforts.

There are currently 70 personnel responding to this wildfire. 4 helicopters are on site as well as 12 pieces of heavy equipment. Structural protection units are responding to this incident.
Overnight, no growth was reported on the fire.

The fire continues to display smoldering and low vigor surface fire throughout most of the fire area. Rain was reported on the fire.

Plans to remove structural protection unit resources in areas not needed will be discussed today.

** Evacuation Alerts and Orders **

The August 6, 2024 evacuation orders and alerts remain in place. Wildfire management will be reassessing these evacuation alerts and orders. The EOC will notify residents of any changes.
The emergency reception center in Armstrong at the Hassen Memorial Arena remains open however there are hours of operation to be aware of. If you are being impacted by the fire and require assistance, please contact the EOC at 250-241-1102.

** Weather **

Chance of showers and risk of thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening. 10 km/h winds from the East this morning into this afternoon, with 15 km/h winds from the North East this evening. Calm overnight and into tomorrow morning.