A wildfire burning out of control on northern Vancouver Island is now estimated to cover 208 hectares, or just over two square kilometres, provincial wildfire officials said Friday.
The Newcastle Creek fire remains approximately five and a half kilometres west of the village of Sayward.
Approximately 60 firefighters and two helicopters are continuing to attack the blaze, though crews have yet to get the fire under control since it was discovered. On Wednesday afternoon, wildfire officials said they were able to more accurately map the fire area from the sky as smoke conditions eased, revealing the fire to be approximately 160 hectares, where it held Thursday before growing again overnight.
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