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The Snaking River wildfire west of Quesnel continues to slow down.

On Thursday, Aug. 7, the blaze didn't grow, says BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) in its Friday morning update. It remains classified as out of control and listed at 879.8 hectares.

Despite this, all evacuation alerts for the properties within the fire's vicinity remain in effect. More information on this alert is available on the CRD Emergency Operations website here: cariboord.ca/EOC . The Nazko First Nation implemented an evacuation alert for its community, which also remains in effect.

Crews are continuing to establish a 20-foot wet line and are moving further into the fire to mop up hot spots.

"A downtrend in weather has helped to moderate fire behaviour," said the BCWS update.

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