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More than 250 wildfires in B.C. as hot and dry weather persists
More than 250 wildfires are burning in British Columbia as much of the province continues to bake under a heat wave that is expected to last into next week.
Cliff Chapman with the BC Wildfire Service said Thursday the province appeared to be “on the precipice of a very challenging 72 hours” with hot and dry weather, dry lightning and strong winds forecast.
Scores of new fires have started since Thursday.
The out-of-control Shetland Creek fire in the southern Interior is currently the only blaze considered a “wildfire of note,” meaning it is highly visible or poses a potential threat to public safety or infrastructure.