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Area restriction to be lifted on Castlegar-area wildfire

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The BC Wildfire Service says it continues to work on the Ezra Creek fire, but fire behaviour and activity has decreased.

Castlegar-area wildfire now listed as being held

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A wildfire northeast of Castlegar that grew from almost nothing to 150 hectares in a single day last week is now listed as being held.

Area restriction in effect around Ezra Creek wildfire

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An area restriction is now in effect around the Ezra Creek wildfire northeast of Castlegar as crews continue to battle the lightning-caused blaze. 

Castlegar-area wildfire shows only slight growth

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A wildfire northeast of Castlegar has now burned 157 hectares. That's only a little larger than on Wednesday, when the Ezra Creek fire showed explosive growth.

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