’Significant’ wildfire events likely in B.C. later this week: officials

B.C. wildfire officials presented a grim forecast on Tuesday (July 14).
Despite B.C. experiencing a relatively light wildfire season so far, extremely dry forest fuels and a high likelihood of lightning without rain mean fresh fires are expected in the coming days.
Dry lightning and wind are forecast across most of B.C. starting Wednesday afternoon and expected to continue into Thursday and Friday. Southern parts of the province will see the highest risk.
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