Fire officials warn of worsening smoke conditions as heat rises: 'Our long-term objective is full containment of this incident'

Fire officials warn of worsening smoke conditions as heat rises: 'Our long-term objective is full containment of this incident'

After a momentary respite from much-needed rain, officials have warned that wildfire smoke in British Columbia will again be increasing as temperatures warm in the coming days, the Keremeos Review reported.  As one fire has been placed under control, officials have shifted resources toward Port Alberni to combat the still-raging Mount Underwood fire. "Our long-term objective is full containment of this incident in all areas where it is safe to d…