Updated Post 11:12 AM
The BC Wildfire Service says the Verdun Mountain Wildfire has shrunk to 34,000.
It was reported at 36,000 earlier this morning but has since decreased.
187 firefighters and 18 helicopters and 41 pieces of heavy equipment have been assigned to the fire.
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako still has an Evacuation Order in place.
Original Post at 5:17 AM
The Verdun Mountain Wildfire near Grassy Plains is over 36,000 hectares.
It grew in size once again after it was reported at 34,000 hectares late Monday.
One hundred and eighty-nine firefighters and 41 helicopters are battling the blaze and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako still has an Evacuation Order in place for that fire.
The blaze is considered to be lightning-caused.
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