FRASER LAKE, B.C.—An active wildfire in central British Columbia has prompted a local state of emergency and several evacuations. The Lejac wildfire is shown in a handout photo from the BC Wildfire Service. The BC Wildfire Service says that as of Sunday morning, the fire was considered 70 per cent “guarded” but zero per cent contained. The BC Wildfire Service says that as of Sunday morning, the fire was considered 70 per cent "guarded" but zero per cent contained. Having grown up in the area, Thiessen said wildfires are not uncommon in July and August, but it's rare to have such a large blaze so early in the season.

Source: thestar May 12, 2019 13:24 UTC