Crews continue to battle 550-hectare wildfire south of La Casa (Vernon)

Vernon NewsCrews continue to battle 565-hectare wildfire south of La CasaFire grows to 565 hectaresPhoto: Contributed The Quilpituk Creek wildfire has grown to 550 hectares. The Quilptuk Creek wildfire burning south of La Casa did show some growth on Monday. The BC Wildfire Service has now pegged the Quilptuk Creek wildfire south of La Casa at 565.8 hectares in size. The Quilpituk Creek wildfire continues to spread northwest, with the steep terrain driving its advance, wildfire officials say. ORIGINAL 5:58 a.m.Fire crews worked through the night to battle the 200-hectare Quilpituk Creek wildfire south of La Casa but the fire continues to burn and more evacuation orders were issued as the day broke.