Latest on the Bald Range wildfire shows some fire growth expected on Monday
The BC Wildfire Service said the Bald Range fire grew approximately one to 1.5 kilometres on the northwestern and southern portions on Sunday night.
The Bald Range wildfire is expected to continue growing on Monday, according to officials from the BC Wildfire Service. Enhanced visibility is anticipated for Monday, but smoke from the nearby Brunswick Creek wildfire will still impact the region due to atmospheric instability. The Bald Range fire expanded by about one to 1.5 kilometres on Sunday night in the northwestern and southern sections.
Despite forecasts of strong winds, gusts between 40 to 50 kilometres per hour did not materialize as expected. Currently, the fire spans 15,590 hectares. Thunderstorms may occur in the Kamloops area on Monday, with winds shifting to a north/northeasterly direction in the morning before turning westerly in the evening. Fire crews are focusing on maintaining the fire on the southern side of Trout Creek drainage and are also clearing burned areas to prevent potential reburns.
On the southern part of the fire, crews and heavy equipment will set up a contingency line near the golf course and connect it to Kettle Valley Road. On Sunday, helicopters were the primary aerial support, completing some retardant lines before visibility became too poor for further operations. BC Hydro, Okanagan Power, and FortisBC are assisting with downed power lines and other infrastructure issues.
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