The Canadian Press 19/07/2024 The out-of-control Shetland Creek fire in British Columbia’s southern Interior has more than doubled in size due to what the wildfire service describes as “significant overnight growth” and more accurate mapping. The fast-growing fire, now listed at 124 square kilometres in size, up from 57 square kilometres, has prompted evacuation orders and alerts between the communities of Spences Bridge and Ashcroft, east of Kamloops. An update posted to the BC Wildfire Service website says conditions are hot, dry, and windy, and there’s potential for continued substantial growth of the fire today. It says the blaze advanced about six kilometres in the northwest direction parallel to Highway 1 Thursday night. The service says 71 firefighters and six helicopters are currently battling the blaze in addition to structure…
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