SMITHERS – Strong and gusty westerly or southwesterly winds are expected late Thursday night through Saturday in the northern region of the Northwest Fire Centre. Widespread winds of 40 kilometres per hour gusting to 60 kilometres per hour are forecast to develop in the Yukon and spread southwards.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statements for the following areas:
These winds, together with recent hot weather and persistent drought conditions, will lead to an increase in wildfire activity across the northern regions of the province. Individuals in the vicinity of existing wildfires are encouraged to stay alert and aware of the current wildfire situation as wildfires are dynamic and conditions may change rapidly.
Current wildfire evacuation advisories are available online through EmergencyInfoBC.
For more information on the current wildfire situation, please visit BCWildfire.ca.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, please call 1-800-663-5555 (toll-free), *5555 on a cell phone or directly through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app.
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Contact:
BC Wildfire Service
Information Officer
Northwest Fire Centre
BCWS.NWFCInformationOfficer@gov.bc.ca
250-876-6844 Connect with the Province of B.C. at www.gov.bc.ca/connect