Ashcroft wildfire now 4,000 hectares, out of control
Jul 7, 2017 | 11:45 AM
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ASHCROFT, B.C. — A wildfire that sprang up near Ashcroft last night has now grown in size to an estimated 4,000 hectares or 40km².
Fire Information Officer Justine Hunse says buildings have been burned by the blaze, and dozens of firefighters are working to establish some control.
Hunse adds tactical evacuations have been undertaken.
The wildfire broke out on the Ashcroft Reserve, between the Trans Canada Highway and Cornwall Road.
