A wildfire near Witset continues to burn since it started it on July 10.
The fire, now 350 hectares in size, is classified as out of control.
An evacuation alert has been implemented for Witset and some surrounding properties.
Helicopters will continue to bucket water onto the fire.
Operational plans are being established to get crews on the ground. There are currently four pieces of heavy equipment on the fire, as well as an equipment group supervisor and a response officer from the zone.
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