A mass of cold air is expected to generate strong winds, thunderstorms and dry lightning, which has BC Wildfire Service officials concerned for the coming days ahead.
The heat wave still gripping most of B.C. is rapidly drying out the forests and causing the wildfire danger to spike. Now concerns are mounting about a weather system that could bring lightning and as Andrea Macpherson reports, a province-wide campfire ban is also set to go into effect.On the tail-end of a sweltering heat wave in B.C., sights are now turning to a cold front sweeping across the north, starting Wednesday.
“New wildfire starts are anticipated, particularly in northern regions. We are prepared to respond to new wildfires and increased wildfire activity,” the service warned. The wildfire is a 35-minute drive from Terrace, going up Highway 16. Smoke is highly visible in the area, BC Wildfire officials said. It is suspected to be human-caused.The second is far up north, near the B.C.-Yukon border — the Hook Creek wildfire.
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