ABOVE: There has been little letup in the worst fire season in recent memory. 2003 was one for the ages and 2015 is rapidly approaching that level of infamy. Chief Fire Information officer, Kevin Skrepnek, joins Geoff Hastings with the latest.
ROCK CREEK, Canada – Progress is being made on a huge wildfire that has destroyed 30 homes and 15 other buildings east of Osoyoos, B.C.
The BC Wildfire Service says guards have been built around 25 per cent of the Rock Creek blaze.
Fire information officer Mike McCully said crews have also managed to map the wildfire more accurately and it is now estimated at just over 40 square kilometres.
He said firefighters could be challenged Wednesday by weather conditions as temperatures around Osoyoos were forecast to soar near the mid-30s and winds were expected to gust to 40 kilometres per hour.
About 100 properties remain on evacuation order near the Rock Creek fire, but many residents have been allowed to return since being forced out last Thursday when the human-caused blaze was sparked.
More than 100 firefighters, seven helicopters and 14 pieces of heavy equipment are working to contain the fire.
The province announced Wednesday that liquor stores will be accepting donations to help people displaced by wildfires as part of an effort by the Red Cross.
The money would be used for blankets, food and water, to reunite evacuees with family members and for long-term needs such as rent and replacement of equipment so people can return to work.
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