BC Government News Release: Be Prepared for Risk of Wildfires Over the BC Day Long Weekend

BC Government Release below:

Sustained high temperatures throughout British Columbia this week are increasing the potential for wildfires.

Residents, travellers and campers should be prepared for wildfire and heat, to have an emergency plan and to stay informed as conditions change.

The BC Wildfire Service is closely monitoring these changing conditions and making necessary preparations with strategic aviation and crew placements. Of note is the potential for widespread lightning when the current weather pattern changes.

Full news release available here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022FOR0049-001192 

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