CHERRYVILLE, BC – The Sitkum Creek wildfire burning near Sugar Lake remains much the same, Wednesday. BC Wildfire Service still has the fire classified as out of control, meaning it is expected to spread beyond its current boundary. The fire has been mapped at 1,993 hectares since Thursday July 25. BCWS says heavy equipment is continuing to support 34 personnel to build a machine guard along the west flank, closest to structures. On Monday, the Regional District of North Okanagan eased some evacuation orders and alerts for the area. Evacuation orders remain in place for lands east of Sugar Lake, though 1616, 1622 and 1630 Sugar Lake Road have been downgraded to an evacuation alert. [END]