Increasing wildfire risk across B.C.’s South Coast

With just three days into a heat wave at least two fires broke out on the south coast — one in Belcarra — the other in Squamish. As Christa Dao reports, both fires prompting a quick response — given the early arrival of extreme conditions.

• High temps, dry conditions lead B.C. to warn outdoor lovers not to spark fires
• Crews battling new 17.5-hectare wildfire just north of Mission, B.C.
• 15-hectare wildfire burning out of control on Squamish River FSR