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Crews fear an out-of-control wildfire in the northeast part of the province will continue to grow. The Kiskatinaw River wildfire is burning south of Dawson Creek has already forced the evacuation of about 70 people from the Kelly Lake Cree Nation. While the fire has been holding at around 30 kilometres, the BC Wildfire service fears hot, dry weather conditions will lead to expansion. The Kiskatinaw River wildfire is B.C.’s only fire of note right now.