Guichon Creek wildfire near Logan Lake grows to 152 hectares; evacuation alert remains in effect
BC Wildfire Service continues tanking operations overnight as Guichon Creek fire remains out of control. Seven properties on Tunkwa Lake Road under evacuation alert.
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The BC Wildfire Service continued overnight tanking operations Friday, July 31, as crews battle the Guichon Creek wildfire near Logan Lake, which has grown to 152 hectares and remains out of control.
On Thursday, the BC Wildfire Service assisted the Logan Lake Fire Department with ground and aerial support, deploying skimmers and airtankers to support firefighting personnel and heavy equipment. Using helicopters equipped with night vision imaging systems, the service provided tanking operations into Thursday night and Friday morning.
On Thursday, the fire displayed Rank 2 and 3 behaviour, described as a surface fire with some open flame, occasional candling, and a slow to moderate rate of spread.
The evacuation alert issued July 29 for seven properties on Tunkwa Lake Road remains in effect. The BC Wildfire Service suspects the fire is human-caused. The Guichon Creek wildfire is one of 127 current active wildfires burning across the province.
How fast is the fire spreading, and is it moving toward populated areas?
When can the evacuation alert be lifted?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
By the numbers
How large is the Guichon Creek wildfire?
The Guichon Creek wildfire near Logan Lake has grown to 152 hectares as of Friday, July 31, 2026, and remains out of control.
How many properties are under evacuation alert?
Seven properties on Tunkwa Lake Road are under evacuation alert, which was issued on July 29, 2026, and remains in effect.
