Five new wildfires are keeping fire crews in the Cariboo Fire Centre busy.
The Wildfire Management Branch says all of these fires were sparked by lightning on Friday.
The largest fire is currently burning four hectares west of Anahim Lake.A three-person initial attack crew is fighting the fire with the support of airtankers and a helicopter. Sixteen additional firefighters are on route to help out.
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Three small fires are also burning in the Big Bar area and one small fire – southwest of Quesnel. Airtankers provided support to one of the fires near Big Bar last night and crews are mopping up the fire this morning.
The Wildfire Management Branch is expecting a downturn in the weather throughout the Cariboo-Chilcotin with an increase in thunderstorm activity, showers and cooler temperatures.
The public is being asked to report any smoke or fires in the area.
To report smoke, flames or an unattended open fire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or dial *5555 on a cellphone.
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