We are continuing to respond to the Placer Creek wildfire (K60922). Conditions today have been warmer and drier than recent days, and as a result the fire has become more active on the fire’s southern flank, at the top of the Placer drainage. Smoke from the increased fire activity is visible to those near the area and travelling along Highway 3. Fire behaviour is rank 3, meaning a moderately vigorous surface fire with occasional candling. Crews are using direct attack methods with the support of

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BREAKING: RCMP provide an update on the BC wildfire evacuation efforts. GET THE LATEST INFORMATION: http://globalnews.ca/news/3587720/b-c-wildfire-status-monday-10000-residents-forced-from-their-homes/ | Global News

UPDATE: The BC Wildfire Service is continuing to respond to the Sparks Lake (K21001) and Tremont Creek (K21849) wildfires. Incident Commander Benson Todd from Western Australia provides an update on the fires, which are part of a complex managed by an Australian Incident Management Team. | BC Wildfire Service

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