Impact Level: Notification
Locations Affected: Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada
Tracking Id: RINTP4894292854
Description:
As per reports, a wildfire has been reported in the Líl̓wat Nation, located east of the Pemberton Regional Airport (CYPS) near Mount Currie as of Tuesday (07 April).
• The British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS) reported that the fire was burning uncontrollably at approximately 100 hectares as of 2000 hours local time (0300 hours UTC on 08 April). The wildfire is suspected to be human-caused and was first identified on Tuesday (07 April).
• As of 2200 hours local time (0500 hours UTC on 08 April), the fire has reportedly spread rapidly due to strong winds and dry vegetation, particularly across grass and hay fields; however, no residential structures have been reported destroyed, although minor property damage has occurred.
• However, approximately 2,000 customers experienced power outages beginning at 0330 hours local time (1030 hours UTC) on Tuesday (07 April), with restoration completed by 1600 hours local time (2300 hours UTC) on Tuesday (07 April).
Impact:
• Road closures are expected to remain in place in and around Mount Currie and Líl̓wat Nation to facilitate firefighting operations and ensure public safety.
• Travel disruptions may be anticipated due to reduced visibility from smoke and restricted access to affected zones.
• Operations at Pemberton Regional Airport may be disrupted, particularly if smoke conditions intensify or airspace restrictions are introduced.
• Power outages may occur again, particularly if fire activity impacts power lines or surrounding vegetation.
• Damage to electrical infrastructure may lead to intermittent service disruptions in nearby communities.
• Logistics and delivery operations may be disrupted due to road closures and restricted access to affected areas.
• Supply chain movement may face delays, particularly for last-mile deliveries in rural and fire-affected areas.
Recommendations:
It is advised to avoid non-essential travel to affected areas near Mount Currie and Líl̓wat Nation due to the ongoing wildfires.
For further updates, it is advised to monitor the official website of British Columbia Wildfire Service (https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/).
Sources:
• https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/100-hecate-wildfire-sparked-in-mount-currie-9.7155821?cmp=rss
• https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7155821
