Cooler temperatures have helped reduce activity on the Placer Creek Wildfire south of Princeton, but it still remains active and out-of-control.
The fire saw activity mostly between Rank 1 (smouldering surface fire) and 2 (low vigour surface fire), with small pockets of Rank 3 (moderately vigorous surface fire), according to the July 21 update from the BC Wildfire Service.
BCWS currently has 141 ground personnel deployed to the fire, supported by eight helicopters, 10 pieces of heavy equipment and an additional eight pieces of water delivery equipment.
Its most recent size estimate remains at 3,109 hectares, with highly visible smoke in surrounding areas.
The focus remains on securing and expanding the control lines on the western and northern flanks of the fire, to prevent it from spreading towards Highway 3 or nearby communities.
Activity on the fire was expected to stay low on July 21, with a drop in temperatures and between three to eight millimetres of rainfall in the forecast for the fire area, and low five to 10 km/h winds.
BCWS has danger tree fellers working with the ground crews to assist on the control lines and ensure areas are safe for further suppression efforts.
Small-scale hand ignitions have been used in recent days with more planned if the weather is supportive on July 21, mainly along the western and northern flanks to remove unburned fuel in between the main fire and the established control lines.
