Some evacuation orders downgraded as Bradley Creek wildfire still burns

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“Evacuation orders remain in place for properties within the fire-affected area along Westside Road,” the OKIB said in a web post.

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“Reopening the road does not change those Orders or provide access to properties and areas that remain closed.”

The First Nation also said side roads and access points to individual properties were closed due to ongoing assessment and safety hazards, and range lands remained closed to all unauthorized persons. People were advised to not travel around barricades, attempt to access properties that remain on evacuation order, or stop, park or congregate on Westside Road.

The area still under Evacuation Order in the OKIB and Westside Road where only residents can travel (Image Credit: OKIB)

People returning to their homes were advised to be cautious of hazards and dangers on their properties, and to be ready to leave again should conditions worsen and the order be upgraded again.

As of time of publication, the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the Bradley Creek wildfire was still an estimated 2,658.1 hectares in size but is unlikely to spread beyond the current fire guards and grow any further.

The BCWS was patrolling the fire perimeter and conducting mop-up operations along the western and southern flanks, with the goal of “moving farther into the interior of the fire perimeter to identify and address residual heat and further secure the perimeter” in the following days.

Work was also ongoing to restore power to the area.

As of Monday, the BCWS had 115 firefighters, five helicopters, and 10 pieces of heavy equipment assigned to this and to the Quilpituk Creek wildfire near Fintry.

The BCWS reminded boaters to stay away from fire sites so aerial resources can safely collect water, and for people to not fly drones or personal aircraft in fire areas as they can interfere with operations.