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By Aaron Schulze

Shetland Creek Wildfire

Shetland Creek wildfire now listed at more than 5,700 hectares; crews continue structure protection

Jul 19, 2024 | 7:23 AM

SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. — The Shetland Creek wildfire north of Spences Bridge is now listed at 5,750 hectares in size.

In an update Thursday (July 18) night, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says aggressive fire behaviour throughout the day contributed to the Shetland Creek wildfire’s growth in the northwest.

Image credit: BC Wildfire Service

BCWS says crews continued to install and maintain structure protection near Venables Valley and the surrounding community overnight.

A full response continues at the Shetland Creek wildfire, which includes 71 firefighters, six helicopters, 15 pieces of heavy equipment and structure protection crews.

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District expanded its evacuation alerts and orders related to the Shetland Creek wildfire, while the Village of Ashcroft placed the Ashcroft Ranch property under evacuation alert.