Unchecked wildfire near Purcell Wilderness Conservancy grows in size

Unchecked wildfire near Purcell Wilderness Conservancy grows in size

The Jumbo Creek wildfire has grown by 20 per cent, according to B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) data, to 1,400 hectares and is still burning unchecked five kilometres north of the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park. The lightning-caused wildfire is burning in challenging terrain - where 'direct suppr...