Wildfire Service has issued an "extreme fire behaviour" warning for the Shovel Lake fire burning west of Prince George. The Wildfire Service says a crown fire is one that advances through the treetops, as well as along the forest floor. At more than 68,000 hectares (680 square kilometres) in size, the Shovel Lake fire is the largest wildfire burning in B.C. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has been warned of the risk of extreme fire behaviour from the Shovel Lake wildfire burning west of Prince George. Wildfire Service to determine where and when the other troops will be needed.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2018 03:26 UTC