By Greg Fry

Lightning sparks 40 new wildfires Tuesday night

Jul 18, 2018 | 7:05 AM

KAMLOOPS — Tuesday night was a busy one for the BC Wildfire Service.

Fire Information Officer Claire Allen says there were 40 new fire starts – 20 of them in the Kamloops Fire Centre – predominately in the Okanagan and Similkameen area.

“That number is expected to increase today as more fires are discovered as well as the fact that there is still a thunderstorm warning in some areas across southern and central B.C.”

To her knowledge, she says no structures have been lost. 

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Allen also reminds people to be careful with their fire use.

“Any human-caused wildfires divert our resources away from the naturally caused wildfires. So, be cautious.”