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Unwelcome prediction for B.C. wildfire season at provincial update

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Unwelcome prediction for B.C. wildfire season at provincial update

July 11, 2024

The heat wave still gripping most of B.C. is rapidly drying out the forests -- increasing the wildfire risk. Adding to the danger, a weather system that could bring lightning. As a result a province-wide campfire ban is set to go into effect. The province held a briefing on the situation Thursday morning. Andrea Macpherson has more.

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