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Dry Lake wildfire status updated to "being held"

Dry Lake wildfire being held

The status of the largest blaze in the Kamloops Fire Centre has been updated to "being held."

The designations means that the Dry Lake fire, located north of Princeton, is no longer anticipated to spread beyond existing or predetermined boundaries. 

As of Wednesday morning, 63 personnel and nine pieces of heavy equipment are on scene, supported by three helicopters. 

The air support is applying water to the hottest areas of the fire to allow ground crews to reinforce control lines safely. 

Currently, 43 properties along Highway 5A between Allison Lake and Princeton remain on evacuation alert. 



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