Monday saw fire crews working on guards on the northern flank of the Keremeos Creek wildfire as wind conditions have been more favourable over the weekend and should remain that way as a high pressure ridge moves in.
The the southern tip of the Keremeos Creek wildfire is a key focus of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) today as nearly 400 firefighters, 15 helicopters and 40 pieces of heavy equipment battle the 5,903 hetare (59 square kilometre) blaze.
The movement of the Keremeos Creek wildfire has closed Hwy. 3A in both directions between Keremeos and Junction Hwy 97 (Kaleden Junction) for 31.5 km from about noon Tuesday, according to DriveBC.
The Keremeos Creek wildfire has grown to an estimated 2,264 hectares but its growth has been slowed by a temperature inversion over the last few days.
