Pear Lake Fire Restrictions Eased
Evacuation alerts and orders downgraded as Pear Lake wildfire growth slows significantly.
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The Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton, British Columbia, is showing signs of slowing down. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has downgraded several properties from evacuation alert to all clear as the fire grows at a much slower pace. Kelowna Capital News reports the fire has grown only 82 hectares since Friday, now sitting at 165,929 hectares total.
Cooler temperatures and higher humidity are helping firefighters contain the blaze. The BC Wildfire Service expects temperatures around 17 degrees Celsius and 37 percent relative humidity, which should slow fire behavior. Crews are working to keep the fire from spreading southward, and the fire remains within containment lines on its south flank.
Evacuations Lifted for Two Properties
An area west of Highway 97 and north of Highway 99 has been completely cleared for residents to return. Kelowna Capital News states that two properties previously under evacuation orders are now part of this all-clear zone. More properties in the larger Area E have also been downgraded from evacuation order to evacuation alert status.
Fire Growth Slows to a Crawl
The Pear Lake fire's rapid expansion appears to be ending. Just 82 hectares were added since Friday, a dramatic slowdown from previous days. The fire now covers 165,929 hectares of land in the Clinton region, making it one of British Columbia's largest active wildfires.
Weather Conditions Help Contain the Blaze
Cooler, more humid weather is working in firefighters' favor. Kelowna Capital News reports that temperatures around 17 degrees Celsius and relative humidity at 37 percent are expected to moderate fire behavior significantly. These conditions make it harder for the fire to spread rapidly and easier for crews to hold their containment lines.
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