The Keremeos Creek wildfire, July 31, 2022.
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August 04, 2022 - 1:05 PM
Conditions across the province are expected to remain hot and dry, meaning wildfires will continue burning and new ones will likely begin.
“Seasonal and above seasonal temperatures forecast for the second half of summer will sustain current wildfire activity. New wildfire starts are anticipated.
However, the B.C. Wildfire Service remains adequately resourced and prepared to activate additional resources if required,” according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Forests today, Aug. 4.
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In the last week, 154 new wildfires were started in B.C. A majority of these, 121, are being held, are out or under control.
Nearly three-quarters of these new fires – 112 – were caused by lightning, according to the ministry.
A majority of the province’s most notable wildfires are in the Kamloops Fire Centre.
Four of the wildfires that are highly visible or threaten public safety are located in the Kamloops Fire Centre which includes the Thompson Nicola and Okanagan regions and two are in the Southeast Fire Centre Region.
British Columbians are being urged to exercise caution, stay informed, be prepared and remain vigilant to help prevent wildfires caused by humans, according to the province.
A campfire ban was implemented this afternoon in the Kamloops Fire Centre due to the high risk of human-caused wildfires.
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