OK, here goes...............There are two main fires. There is one in British Columbia near the town of Barriere and is aptly called the "Barriere " fire. This fire is still out of control and as of supper time today has consumed 16,000 hectares. The residents of the town are not allowed to return to check on their properties and are being told by "safety staff?" whether their homes stand or are destroyed. The media is not even allowed into the area.
There is a smaller fire which is for the most part under control at Strawberry Hill, near Kamloops.
The other major fire is in Alberta and is called the Crowsnest Pass fire. To date the fire is mostly under control but it is still dangerous because of the tinder-dry conditions and strong winds.
So far the fire has consumed 19,000 hectares.
Every flying machine that can hold or sling water is currently being employed in BC and Alberta. They even took some huge water-bombers out of retirement.............Goodnight.