Investigators believe wildfires in B.C.’s Peace region deliberately set

May 9, 2016 | 4:09 PM

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Investigators say arson is believed to be the cause of at least 10 wildfires in northeastern British Columbia.

The Environment Ministry says fire investigators and conservation officers have found evidence to suggest the wildfires in the Peace region were deliberately set.

The fires are believed to be connected and extra conservation officers have been brought in to help investigate, but they are asking for tips from the public. 

The Peace region has been hit by an early and aggressive start to the fire season as flames have been fanned by hot and windy conditions.