FORT NELSON, B.C. — British Columbia’s wildfire service says the blaze threatening the northern community of Fort Nelson now spans nearly 130 square kilometres, but it had spread away from the town along its southern flank.

The service says the Parker Lake fire has been mapped at 127 square kilometres in size, up from 84 square kilometres earlier this week.

FORT NELSON, B.C. — British Columbia’s wildfire service says the blaze threatening the northern community of Fort Nelson now spans nearly 130 square…{ai:summary}<p>Wildfire service in B.C. reports Parker Lake fire near Fort Nelson now covers 127 sq km, moving away from town. #outdoors</p>

Fort Nelson, B.C., wildfire expands to 127 square kilometres, but away from town

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