Dew Drop wildfire remains at 80 per cent contained

Jul 2, 2017 | 8:30 AM

KAMLOOPS — Steady progress continues to be made on the Dew Drop wildfire west of Kamloops.

Kamloops Fire Centre Information Officer Max Birkner says the fire remains at 80 per cent contained.

He says this weekend’s weather forced crews to slow down and undergo extra precautionary measures throughout the area.

“It is very hot out there and we’re getting a couple of gusty winds every once in a while so the firefighters are going through the area extremely thoroughly to make sure the areas are out before they move onto the next section,” said Birkner.