Wildfire in British Columbia forces music festival to wrap up one day early
SALMO, B.C. — A wildfire has forced a popular music festival in southern British Columbia to end early and organizers say the decision will be a costly one.
Organizers for the Shambhala Music Festival said Saturday afternoon that the flames aren’t threatening the festival or attendees, but they made a decision to cancel Sunday’s entertainment after consulting with local government.
Music will play as scheduled Saturday night, but people are being asked to prepare to leave the site on Sunday morning.
Festival founder Jimmy Bundschuh said organizers had a difficult choice to make.