B.C. motorists urged to steer clear of wildfire areas amid dangerous conditions

B.C. motorists urged to steer clear of wildfire areas amid dangerous conditions

With more than 100 wildfires burning across British Columbia and thousands of people displaced in the Okanagan, a road safety organization is urging drivers to think twice before travelling through areas affected by fire and smoke. Road Safety at Work says intense heat, smoke, debris and rapidly changing conditions can make driving near wildfires particularly dangerous. “If you don’t need to drive through wildfire conditions, don’t,” said Trace …