Williams Lake, B.C. – The B.C. Wildfire Service says the wildfire burning about five kilometres northwest of Nazko is now 30 % contained following firefighting efforts today.

Fire Information Officer Ryan Turcot says previously the fire was estimated to be 1,000 hectares in size, but today more accurate mapping reduced that to 300 hectares. The Wildfire Service currently has 45 firefighters on site working to contain the fire, with 20 more en route. As well one helicopter, seven bulldozers and one water truck have been employed to fight the fire. Growth on the fire Saturday was minimal as weather conditions were favourable and winds were calm. Turcot says if favourable conditions persist, the fire is expected to be fully contained at 300 hectares by Monday.