Horseshoe Bay fire in the North Shuswap expected to be fully contained in next 24 hours

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The Horseshoe Bay fire in North Shuswap is expected to be fully contained within the next 24 hours.

There has been no substantial growth in the fire, which started last week. The blaze remains at approximately 18.5 hectares.

BC Wildfire said crews of 20 personnel remain on scene conducting mop-up operations, which will likely take a few more days to complete due to the steep slopes and rough terrain in the area.

Helicopters are providing support to move equipment in the heavily forested terrain.

The Anglemont Volunteer Fire Department, which has been providing support to the BC Wildfire Crews, has been stood down from service.

The fire is suspected to have been human caused.