A huge problem for BC Wildfire Service crews in the North Shuswap area is that their gear is being stolen.
has officials concerned as fire behaviour is causing the blaze to still spread but not at the levels seen in the past two days.
The fire reading, which is mapped at 41,041 hectares, is not exactly accurate, according to BC Wildfire Service staff, as it has had to depend on thermal imaging due to smoke. Staff said the reading may be inaccurate and evacuees should not rely on the perimeter to determine structural impacts. Tower said most people that have defied the evacuation order in the area are cooperating and working closely with officials, but he thinks some may be taking or moving the equipment.
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