Hot, dry conditions to persist this week, increasing fire risk
KAMLOOPS — It was a hot weekend in Kamloops and around the province, breaking heat records in places like Lytton and areas on the Coast. But with the rising temperatures has come an increased fire risk.
There were 19 new fire starts across the province over the weekend. In the Kamloops region, there are eight active fires but none pose a significant risk.
“There is a 0.63 hectare fire burning close to Skaha Lake [in Penticton]. There are currently six firefighters fighting that fire,” said fire information officer Ryan Turcot. “Over the weekend, the B.C. Wildfire Service did respond to a fire burning 40 kilometres south of Lac La Hache. At this point in time, the fire is 36 hectares in size and is being considered as held.”