‘Out-of-control’ wildfire near Nakusp increases from one to 6.7 ha in one day

‘Out-of-control’ wildfire near Nakusp increases from one to 6.7 ha in one day

The Fairhurst Creek wildfire near Nakusp has grown in the span of a day from one hectare to now over 6.7 ha. and is still considered out of control. The fire - which started Monday by lightning - is burning 20 kilometres south of Naksup and above Highway 6. It is visible to those passing by on the h...