The large wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in West Kelowna, B.C., and was a key front in the province’s most devastating fire season on record, is now being held after raging out of control since mid-August, firefighters say.
The 139-square-kilometre McDougall Creek fire destroyed or damaged nearly 190 properties and forced the evacuation of thousands of people.
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said while holding the fire is an important milestone, there’s still much work ahead and many hazards remain in some areas.
The classification “being held” means officials believe the blaze is not likely to spread past predetermined boundaries under current conditions. But it remains a wildfire of note, meaning it continues to be highly visible and/or presents a threat to
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