Donnie Creek wildfire now largest in B.C.'s history
The Donnie Creek wildfire has become the largest wildfire in the province’s history at 534,388 hectares.
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The Donnie Creek wildfire has become the largest wildfire in the province’s history at 534,388 hectares.
Crews working on the Donnie Creek Complex chose to push the planned ignition on the Donnie Creek wildfire back until conditions are more favourable.
The Donnie Creek wildfire is approximately 487,509 hectares and is about two kilometres from the Alaska Highway, according to BC Wildfire Services (BCWS).
The Donnie Creek wildfire, part of the Donnie Creek Complex, only received about six millimetres of rain, despite rainfall diminishing wildfire behaviour in the South Peace Complex, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
The Donnie Creek wildfire, part of the Donnie Creek Complex, has combined with the Heck Creek wildfire, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).