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Kamloops wildfire still classified as ‘out of control’

Jules Knox/Global News

The BC Wildfire Service is still classifying a wildfire burning on East Shuswap Road in Kamloops as out of control as of Saturday.

The fire has burned about 500 hectares.

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READ MORE: Fire crews on high alert across B.C. as Kamloops wildfire still smoldering

Several homes were placed under evacuation order on Thursday, but it has been rescinded.

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Crews are working on the west, east, and south flanks to increase containment,

The north side of the fire if fully machine guarded.

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On Saturday, four helicopters and three pieces of heavy equipment were on the fire, along with 103 ground personnel.

Airtankers are on standby.

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