- Cooler temperatures are in the forecast for the coming days, but the weather shifts could also bring higher winds and possible thunderstorms to British Columbia’s fire zones. Fire information officer Erika Berg said the numbers of fires has remained stable over recent days. “We’re holding our own.”There are currently 3,058 firefighters and other personnel fighting the fires, which have burned 5,509.36 square kilometres since April. Evacuation orders and alerts remain in effect at the Sparks Lake fire, which has burned more than 650 square kilometres in an area north of Kamloops Lake. Fire officials said earlier stronger winds and potential thunderstorms are forecast for the areas near the Big Stick Lake fire in the Cariboo and the Octopus Lake fire in B.C.’s southeast near Fauquier.

Source: thestar August 02, 2021 17:51 UTC