Check out comedian Herb Dixon Aug. 21
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The planned ignition burned off 600 hectares on Friday
The incident unfolded yesterday near Summerland
Properties from south of Westshore Estates along Westside Road from Killiney Beach are under evacuation order
Regional district waiting until it is safe before conducting assessment of the damage
Residents can see BC Wildfire on scene of the blaze
The blaze remains at an estimated 16,005 hectares
The blaze is burning out of control above Highway 3
The blaze is now an estimated 8,400 hectares in size
Winds are forecast to gust between 20 and 40 km/hr for the region
Merrifield made the announcement on Aug. 2
The wildfire is now more than 7, 900 hectares
Residents are reminded to stay away from the fire camp at Nk’Mip Creek
Those living near Cathedral Provincial Park are placed on alert
Evacuation orders and alerts remain in place for the Eastgate area
There will be 56 firefighters on site for Tuesday
The BC SPCA is looking to make room in its shelters to accommodate evacuated pets
The fire was extinguished about 12:30 p.m. Monday
Be sure to watch for signs of smoke exposure
