Operators of a B.C. mountain resort say snow-making machines are being used to defend the village against a growing wildfire.
The Keremeos Creek wildfire, burning at more than 2,700 hectares southwest of Penticton, is threatening structures at Apex Mountain Resort. The entire resort village was placed under evacuation order Monday.
"Obviously Mother Nature's dictating the path based on wind and some other factors and we're just hoping that it stays at bay." Shalman said about 150 firefighters are working the current fire, along with several helicopters and heavy-duty machinery.
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