BCWildfireService
PRINCE GEORGE – Although Northern British Columbia has avoided the widespread wildfire activity seen in recent years, provincial officials are warning that the next several days could mark a turning point as lightning, wind and dry conditions increase the risk of new fire starts across the province. The warning comes as crews continue battling the Brunswick Wildfire Complex near Boston Bar, where evacuation orders and alerts remain in effect and hundreds of residents have been forced from their homes. Speaking during a provincial wildfire and drought update, Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Minister Kelly Greene said the fires near Boston Bar continue to have significant impacts on local residents. …As of the latest update, there were 23 active wildfires burning across British Columbia. Five new fires had been discovered in the previous 24 hours while eight others had been declared out.
Related coverage:
- CBC News by Ashley Joannou: Forecast heat, lightning and ongoing drought raise risk of ‘significant wildfire event’ in B.C.
- CBC News by John Mazerolle: Sizzling temperatures and threat of storms blanket much of the country in weather warnings