The 2,721 hectare blaze is still considered to be ‘out of control’ after burning for nearly 2 weeks
A helicopter could be seen dumping water on the blaze around 4 p.m. Saturday
The Ross Moore Lake fire is 24 kilometres south of Kamloops
Evacuation orders and alerts are in effect for the surrounding communities
The fire was first spotted on July 12, and is considered too dangerous for ground crews
Food donations can be dropped off at Total Pet in Kelowna or Kamloops
Evacuation alerts were issued by TNRD, CSRD, and Adams Lake Indian Band
Several properties have also been placed on alert
Hundreds line the streets of downtown Revelstoke to honour the firefighter who died on July 13
Evacuation orders and alerts are in place
The procession and memorial will happen on Saturday, July 22
First blaze ignited in trees near entrance to West Coast General Hospital
Devyn Gale, 19, died battling a blaze near Revelstoke on July 13
A smoky skies bulletin has been issued for a large eastern portion of the province
The B.C. Government released a statement late Thursday night
Province also wants federal help with the approximately 350 or so fires burning across B.C.
Ban comes into effect at 3 p.m. July 10 for all of B.C. except Haida Gwaii
Blaze has planes circling and crews fighting from the ground; 34 properties under evacuation order or alert
The cause of the wildfire is currently undetermined and still being investigated
BC Wildfire Service made remarks during media call July 5