The wildfire at Terrace Mountain, which is estimated at 4,500 hectares, is now 25 percent contained. Higher relative humidity and recent precipitation have led to much quieter fire behaviour, and will allow fire crews more time to complete their fire guards. Tactical strategies include preparing for back burning, which is burning off unburned fuel back from contingency guards. Resources on site now include 250 BC Forest Service fire fighters, eight helicopters, 27 water tenders, 48 pieces of heavy equipment, and an additional 56 fire fighters working with the Structural Protection Units from the Office of the Fire Commissioner. Additional air support from the six amphibious water bombers is also available if required. The weather Saturday is expected to be a mix of sun and cloud, with temperatures in the mid twenties and the possibility of isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Winds from the north and northeast are expected to range between 10 and 25 kilometres per hour. The weather is forecast to return to warm and dry for Monday and Tuesday. Although some of the Evacuation Orders have been downgraded to Alerts, other Evacuation Orders and Alerts remain in place for areas around the wildfire. For more information please contact the Emergency Operations Centre at 1-250-469-8490.
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