Huge Shetland Creek blaze now being held: B.C. Wildfire Service [Video]

The large wildfire that destroyed multiple homes in British Columbia’s southern Interior last month is now being held, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS).

Officials say the 280-square-kilometre Shetland Creek wildfire is not likely to spread further, but crews still have hard work ahead.

A statement from the BCWS says smoke will remain visible from within the perimeter as crews use hand tools to dig out hot spots and turn over and wet down earth to remove heat from the fire.

The fire is still listed as one of five wildfires of note in the province, meaning they are either highly visible or pose a threat to public safety and infrastructure.

Last week the Thompson-Nicola Regional District lifted most of the remaining evacuation orders and alerts that were in place due to the Shetland Creek fire, which is burning between the communities of Lytton and Cache Creek about 180 …