More than 100 properties damaged by Shuswap fires

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District says 131 homes and other structures have been destroyed by wildfires in the Shuswap region.

Information officer Erick Thompson said the damage assessment for the Bush Creek East wildfire has been hindered by ongoing fire activity and thus are subject to change.

BC Wildfire Service information officer Mike McCulley said hundreds of firefighters are engaged in the battle against the blaze, along with more than 100 pieces of heavy equipment and 17 helicopters.

McCulley said fire activity has been subdued by weather in recent days, although an expected warm and dry stretch is coming later this week.

(The Canadian Press)