Crews in Jasper continue to battle hot spots Thursday as the massive fire nearby continues to rage out of control, with temperatures forecast to steadily rise into the weekend. “Fire activity is anticipated to increase during the peak burning period in the afternoon,” an update from Parks Canada reads, listing the size of the fire as 32,500 hectares. “We are entering a period of hotter drier weather, and the fire is anticipated to become more dynamic.” Midday temperatures in Jasper were around 21 C though those were expected to rise throughout the day to a high of 30 C, with a high of 32 C forecast for Friday by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The department expects temperatures to remain near 30 C through Saturday and Sunday, with showers forecast for late Sunday and throughout Monday.