McLure Fire
| 2003 McClure Barriere Fire | |
|---|---|
| Location | North Thompson River |
| Statistics | |
| Date(s) | July 30, 2003 |
| Burned area | 65,285 acres / 26,420 hectares |
| Cause | Cigarette |
| Land use | Parkland, Rural, Farmland |
| Buildings destroyed | 81 |
On July 30, 2003, a wildfire was started by a discarded cigarette in the hills behind McClure, British Columbia. The fire burned for 75 days, destroying 65,285 acres (26,420 ha) of forest and 81 structures (72 homes and 9 businesses). The fire cost $31.1 million to extinguish and caused another 8.2 million dollars in property damage. 3,800 people were evacuated from the communities of McClure, Barriere and Louis Creek.
External links
- http://bcwildfire.ca/History/LargeFires.htm
- http://barriere.ca/files/%7B0702F1AF-A15B-4935-8200-08F45F7CF7CD%7DMcLure%20Lessons%20Learned.pdf
- http://www.bclocalnews.com/community/216634741.html
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