Ponderosa FSR Fire N51069 Planned Ignition Operational Update

On August 7, a planned ignition was executed on the north flank of the Ponderosa FSR wildfire (N51069). Andre Chalabi, Ignition Specialist for the Slocan Lake Complex, provides insight into how ignition tactics help bring the wildfire to control lines. Watch how test fires, aerial ignition techniques, and precise coordination with ground crews played a crucial role in the success of the operation.
Pending favourable weather conditions, the planned ignition operation will continue today along the south flank of the Ponderosa FSR fire. The objective of today’s planned ignition is to create a moderate intensity fire on the forest floor to consume surface fuels, limiting the risk of uncontrolled growth to the south in the event of high winds.
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