BC Wildfire warning of elevated fire risk in Kamloops Fire Centre

BC Wildfire warning of elevated fire risk in Kamloops Fire Centre

Friday, May 2 could reach up to 27 degrees

B.C. warns of elevated wildfire risk as winds arrive with warm, dry conditions – Energeticcity.ca

An extreme fire warning sign is shown along Highway 97 toward Fort Nelson outside the Charlie Lake Fire Hall near Fort St. John, B.C., on Monday, May 13th, 2024. The B.C. Ministry of Forests warns of elevated wildfire risk as winds arrive with warm, dry conditions. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jesse Boily) British Columbia — The British Columbia government is urging people to use caution as a combination of warm, dry conditions and strong winds moves ove…

B.C. warns of elevated wildfire risk as winds arrive with warm, dry conditions

The British Columbia government is urging people to use caution as a combination of warm, dry conditions and strong winds moves over the southern part of the province, raising the wildfire risk. A statement from the Forests Ministry says the BC Wildfire Service is asking people to postpone any open burning until the windy conditions pass, and to use extra care for any backcountry camping. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says weather over the next s…

Fire danger - Province of British Columbia

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Wildfires Near Highway 52 North - Monitoring and Information - Peace River Regional District

The Peace River Regional District is aware of wildfires in the vicinity of Highway 52 North (G70187) and is working with the BC Wildfire Service to carefully monitor the situation. At this time, no evacuation alerts or orders have been issued. Please be advised that Highway 52 North is currently closed in both directions and is piloted single lane alternating traffic. For the most up-to-date information on road closures, visit drivebc.ca. For th…

The Agricultural Research Institute (Lari) warned in a statement of "a rising fire index, in light of the decline in rainfall and the interaction of drought factors." It noted "the possibility of fires occurring in several areas and their danger increasing with strong easterly winds," urging "all concerned to be vigilant."