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The blaze is now an estimated 2,666 hectares

Temperatures of 41C may lead to increased fire behaviour in the Stein Valley

Despite hot and dry conditions at the Nohomin Creek wildfire on Tuesday, fire activity remained stable due to the absence of wind, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

The wildfire grew from 2,193 hectares to about 2,364 hectares Monday

The B.C. Wildfire Service gave an update on the Nohomin Creek wildfire Sunday, saying it's now been accurately mapped out and is smaller than previously reported. But officials say there's still a risk the fire could grow with hot, dry weather continuing this week.

The estimated size of a wildfire burning near Lytton, B.C., has been reduced thanks to more accurate mapping, however the BC Wildfire Service warns theres still a risk it will grow.

LYTTON, B.C. — The estimated size of a wildfire burning near Lytton, B.C., has been reduced thanks to more accurate mapping, however the BC Wildfire Service warns there's still a risk it will grow.

Nohomin Creek wildfire has scorched nearly 22 square kilometres of land, not the 25 square kilometres previously reported.

The fire is estimated at 2,193 hectares

LYTTON, B.C. - The estimated size of a wildfire burning near Lytton, B.C., has been reduced thanks to more accurate mapping, however the BC Wildfire Service warns there's still a risk it will grow.