Dryer than normal March resulting in early wildfires
KAMLOOPS — A few small wildfires have been popping up throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre in recent weeks. The BC Wildfire Service says dry conditions are helping these fires ignite, but so far none of these fires has been significant.
“It’s not uncommon for us to get wildfires this time of year,” said Fire Information Officer Kyla Fraser. “The fuels on the ground are still dry and dead from the spring and they haven’t had a chance to green up yet, which means that they are still quite volatile and a wildfire can ignite easily.”
According to Environment Canada Meteorologist Lisa Erven, precipitation amounts this March are well below normal.