Wildfire worries rise in Kamloops Fire Centre as BC long weekend arrives
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KAMLOOPS – The BC Wildfire Service is preparing for a challenging weekend with temperatures heating up and the possibility of lightning moving through the region. The fire danger rating for the southern half of the province ranges from high to extreme.
The Kamloops Fire Centre already has its hands full with 80 of the province’s 245 active fires burning. Many of the fires are significant.
The Sparks Lake wildfire west of Kamloops remains the largest in the province at over 65 thousand hectares. There are 78 firefighters working on the ground along with 9 helicopters and 32 pieces of heavy equipment. In addition there are a series of structure protection specialists working to protect properties on the southern flanks of the fire.
Meantime the White Rock Lake wildfire south east of Kamloops is expected to continue to grow to the east and northeast. The Wildfire Service says elevated fire behaviour is being seen along the fire lines.
