Burgess Creek blaze grows to 1,600 hectares due to strong winds, drought: BCWS

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Burgess Creek blaze grows to 1,600 hectares due to strong winds, drought: BCWS

UPDATE: 12:15 p.m. The BC Wildfire Service says strong winds and dry conditions fuelled the rapid spread of the Burgess Creek wildfire, which quickly grew to 1,600 hectares after it was discovered Saturday. The wildfire is located about 40 kilometres south of Quesnel and five kilometres northwest of...