The northern Vancouver Island village of Sayward remains on edge Wednesday as a wildfire continues to burn out of control just five kilometres west of the community.
The B.C. Wildfire Service says it is still not recommending evacuation orders for the village of approximately 300 people as the Newcastle Creek fire burns for a third day.
"We're expecting cooler temperatures and higher humidity today, so we'll try to take advantage of those conditions." Sayward Mayor Mark Baker says village officials have"a strong plan in place" in the event that an evacuation is necessary but said current fire activity is proving"favourable" to the community.
Sayward Mayor Mark Baker is urging anyone who encounters a forest fire – or who accidentally starts one – to alert authorities immediately to protect life and property. "Our objective through the next operational period is to stop the fire from growing beyond its current perimeter," Donnelly said, adding the blaze has not moved any closer to Sayward or its main access road.
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