Dry lightning, hot weather expected to increase wildfire conditions in B.C. Interior
- Dry lightning storms and rising temperatures to the mid-30s Celsius are forecasted for the southern Interior of British Columbia this week, increasing wildfire risk.
- About 115 wildfires are currently burning in the region, with dry lightning on Thursday potentially starting more fires.
- The BC Wildfire Service is prepared with helicopters and fixed-wing planes to respond promptly to new wildfire starts.
- At least 230 homes were destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire on the Okanagan Indian Band reserve, according to the chief of the band.
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Dry lightning and hot weather are expected to increase wildfire conditions in BC Interior
As the damage from the devastating wildfire along Okanagan Lake in British Columbia is being assessed, officials are warning of the potential of more fires as dry lightning storms are forecast for this week.
The Toronto Star
Dry lightning, hot weather expected to increase wildfire conditions in B.C. Interior
VERNON - As the damage from the devastating wildfire along Okanagan Lake in British Columbia is being assessed, officials are warning of the potential of more fires as dry lightning storms are forecast for this week.
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