US EditionHalf as Many Wildfires Burning Currently Across Province, but Weather May Make Matters Worse, BC Wildfire Service Says
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUL 14 – Two-thirds of river gauges in British Columbia read below normal levels, with 40% below 10% of normal, prompting officials to urge water conservation amid drought and wildfire monitoring changes.
- As of the latest report on Tuesday, British Columbia had 77 active wildfires, roughly half the number recorded at the same time last year, which saw 149 fires burning.
- Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar urged residents to stay vigilant amid expected strong winds that could worsen wildfire conditions this week.
- The province is revising its drought assessment methods to align with a continental monitoring system shared by Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, and is promoting water conservation to protect sensitive watersheds.
- Parmar emphasized that while they remain optimistic, they are ready to face the most challenging situations and will allocate whatever funds are necessary to safeguard communities.
- Despite current wildfire suppression success, low stream flows and drought risks suggest ongoing challenges ahead for B.C.'s ecosystems and water security.
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