The Snaking River Wildfire, 65 kilometres west of Quesnel, is now estimated to be 1,168 hectares as of Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.
In an update Sunday, BC Wildfire said the fire is producing smoke that is visible from Quesnel, Highway 97 and surrounding communities.
An evacuation alert for residences in the vicinity of the fire issued by the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) remains in effect.
More information on this alert is available on the CRD Emergency Operations website here: .
Presently there are 68 firefighting personnel responding to the wildfire, helicopters supporting the efforts, seven pieces of heavy equipment as well as structure protection and trailers.
Fire behaviour
BC Wildfire notes over the past few days, daytime heating and solar radiation have continued to dry out fuels across the incident area, contributing to increased fire behaviour.
Last night, overnight recoveries were favourable, with cooler temperatures and increased humidity helping to moderate fire behaviour. These improved conditions have supported ground crews in making good progress on suppression efforts.
Weather
Today, the area will continue to see warmer and drier conditions with temperatures ranging from 26 香蕉视频直播� 29 C with winds from the west 10 香蕉视频直播� 20 kilometres gusting to 30. There is another risk of isolated thundershowers.
Response
The fire has primarily expanded southward in recent days. Yesterday, elevated winds combined with prolonged warm and dry conditions led to heightened fire activity. As time allows, attempts will be made to make a new track of the perimeter of the fire.
BCWS says one of the main operational objectives is to anchor off of the northern flank, where heavy equipment is establishing a fuel free guard and working progressively south along the eastern and western flanks. Efforts are focused on preventing spread to the southwest and west and limit the fire by tying control lines into natural features (e.g. cutblocks and meadows).
Last night, a small-scale planned ignition was successfully conducted on the northwest corner of the fire. This brought the fire香蕉视频直播檚 edge to pre-established control lines created by heavy equipment and retardant. This removed unburnt fuels to provide a safer, more defensible line to work from.
Today, ground crews will continue mop up operations and setup water delivery systems in the northwest corner, moving southward from the planned ignition area. These efforts will further secure this section of the fire. Additional crews will advance suppression efforts along the eastern flank and continue progressing south.
