WESTBRIDGE – Ten residents in three homes in the Westbridge area are on evacuation alert because of an interface fire.
It’s burning 11 kilometres north of Rock Creek and has scorched 26 hectares.
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The wild fire was discovered Sunday and was sparked by a lightning strike.
Thirty-four firefighters are on scene being aided by two bucketing helicopters and three pieces of heavy equipment.
The blaze is 40% contained.
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