Over the weekend, rain and cooler temperatures affected southern regions or the province, temporarily lowering fire behaviour. Wildfire activity was quick to rebound, however, once conditions cleared and temperatures returned to at least a few degrees above seasonal. The majority of wildfire activity remains concentrated in the northeast region of the province, where 99 per cent of the total area burned so far this season has occurred.

Weather:

After a temporary downturn in weather over the weekend, temperatures rose to 4-7 degrees above normal today. Hot and dry conditions are expected to favour the Cariboo, Bulkley and Lillooet Fire Zone in the short term. A chance of ongoing thunderstorms in the southeast corner of the province is expected to linger. Due to current fuel conditions in this region, the probability of lightning-caused starts is low. This probability will increase as this weather system shifts north. Come tomorrow, cooler and wetter conditions are forecast to reach the Interior and stretch north into reach the South Peace Region but stop before reaching Fort Nelson. High, gusty winds are expected to accompany this weather event, which could affect fire behaviour and growth of existing fires.

Wildfires of Note:

• Donnie Creek (G80280)
• West Kiskatinaw River (G70645)
• Peavine Creek (G70644)
• Cameron Bluffs (V70600)
• Chehalis River (V10588)

Of the current Wildfires of Note, three remain of particular interest. Over the past 24 hours, the Donnie Creek wildfire (G80280) grew by several thousand hectares to the south due to high winds and dry, receptive fuels. In response to this growth, evacuation alerts and orders issued by the Peace River Regional District have been expanded. Structure protection remains mobilized in response to the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire (G70645). Airtankers reinforced containment lines this afternoon by dropping retardant. There has been no growth observed towards Tumbler Ridge since Friday, June 9. The Cameron Bluffs wildfire (V70600) continues to burn in very steep, unstable terrain above Highway 4, which remains closed due to the risk of falling debris. The BC Wildfire Service is working with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) and other agency partners to mitigate hazards along the highway corridor.

Fire Centre	Campfires	Category 2 Open Burning	Category 3 Open Burning	Forest Use  and Area Restrictions
Cariboo Fire Centre				N/A
Coastal Fire Centre				N/A
Kamloops Fire Centre				N/A
Northwest Fire Centre				N/A
Prince George Fire Centre
Southeast Fire Centre				N/A

The next Provincial Wildfire Status Update will be be provided on June 15, 2023.