Another good day on the fire lines Tuesday has allowed crews to increase containment of the Terrace Mountain fire. The Fire Information Office in Kamloops says the fire, which remains mapped at about 4,500 hectares, is now 85% contained.Crews have been able to build 35 kms of control lines around the fire. Officials say rank 1 to 3 fire behaviour was observed on the fire, which is a ground fire with some open flame, and an occasional torching of a tree. With continued hot and dry conditions expected for Wednesday, rank 2 and 3 is expected, which is low to moderately vigorous surface fire behaviour. About 1,000 residents between La Casa, Valley of the Sun and the Fintry area remain on Evacuation Order, while about 3,000 other residents are on an Evacuation Alert.
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