{"id":7452,"date":"2023-06-08T19:51:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T02:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/?p=7452"},"modified":"2023-06-12T11:44:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T18:44:45","slug":"provincial-wildfire-status-update-june-8-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/provincial-wildfire-status-update-june-8-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Provincial Wildfire Status Update \u2013 June 8, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Wildfire activity in B.C. continues to build as hot, dry conditions persist causing forest fuels to be highly susceptible to ignition. More than 80 new wildfires have sparked over the past week, and 11 have been detected in the last 24 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 12 p.m. (PDT) today, Category 1 open fires (campfires) are prohibited in many areas of the province. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\">bcwildfire.ca<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prince George Fire Centre experienced significant lightning over the weekend, followed by a period of heavy winds. These conditions have resulted in extreme fire behaviour across the northeast. Evacuation orders have been recently implemented in response to the <a href=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/incidents?fireYear=2023&amp;incidentNumber=G70645\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/incidents?fireYear=2023&amp;incidentNumber=G70645\">West Kiskatinaw River (G70645)<\/a> wildfire, located within the Dawson Creek Fire Zone. Please refer to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca\/?fbclid=IwAR1P7zCcN3dL0Cgh210MMIf575tpbsPr7jaiJ0QdGInW_5Z9e4KlLKcBjqA\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca\/?fbclid=IwAR1P7zCcN3dL0Cgh210MMIf575tpbsPr7jaiJ0QdGInW_5Z9e4KlLKcBjqA\">EmergencyInfoBC<\/a> for the most up-to-date evacuation information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/incidents?fireYear=2023&amp;incidentNumber=V70600\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/incidents?fireYear=2023&amp;incidentNumber=V70600\">Cameron Bluffs (V70600)<\/a> wildfire, located near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island, continues to impact Highway 4. Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivebc.ca\/#listView&amp;xtg=Events%20Badge\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.drivebc.ca\/#listView&amp;xtg=Events%20Badge\">DriveBC<\/a> for updates on road and highway closures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday, June 8, is forecast to be the hottest day of the current heatwave. Into the evening, lightning is expected to touch down in the southeast, accompanied by only trace amounts of precipitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Friday, subtropical moisture will begin to drift across the southern third of the province, increasing the chance of cooler temperatures and showers as well as thunderstorms and gusting winds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heavy smoke continues to impact the northeast, bringing high levels of fine particulate matter to the Peace Region. Some smoke clearing and improved visibility is expected over the weekend as a result of shifting winds and the subtropical airmass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/wildfire-situation\/fire-danger\" style=\"background-color:#e3a82b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the Fire Danger Rating<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wildfires of Note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/incidents?fireYear=2023&amp;incidentNumber=G80280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donnie Creek (G80280)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/incidents?fireYear=2023&amp;incidentNumber=G70644\">Peavine Creek (G70644)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/incidents?fireYear=2023&amp;incidentNumber=G70645\">West Kiskatinaw River (G70645)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/incidents?fireYear=2023&amp;incidentNumber=V70600\">Cameron Bluffs (V70600)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/incidents?fireYear=2023&amp;incidentNumber=V10588\">Chehalis River (V10588)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide1-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide1-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide1-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide1-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide1-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide2-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide2-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide2-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide2-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide2-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide3-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide3-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide3-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide3-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2023\/06\/Slide3-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/currentStatistics\" style=\"background-color:#e3a82b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View current statistics<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fire Bans and Restrictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fire Centre<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/open-burning\"><strong>Campfires<\/strong><\/a><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/open-burning#Cat2\"><strong>Category 2<br>Open Burning<\/strong><\/a><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/open-burning#Cat3\"><strong>Category 3<br>Open Burning<\/strong><\/a><\/th><th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/forest-use-restrictions\">Forest Use<\/a>&nbsp;<br>and Area Restrictions<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/cariboo-fire-centre-bans\">Cariboo Fire Centre<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/coastal-fire-centre-bans\">Coastal Fire Centre<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/attention.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/kamloops-fire-centre-bans\">Kamloops Fire Centre<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/northwest-fire-centre-bans\">Northwest Fire Centre<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/attention.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/prince-george-fire-centre-bans\">Prince George Fire Centre<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/attention.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/southeast-fire-centre-bans\">Southeast Fire Centre<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/permitted.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire fire permitted\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/public-safety-and-emergency-services\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/bans.png\" alt=\"BC Wildfire Service click icon for more information about bans and restrictions\"><\/td><td>N\/A<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\/southeast-fire-centre-bans\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The next Provincial Wildfire Status Update will be provided on June 12, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e3a82b\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">The science behind the Fire Weather Index<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The science behind the Fire Weather Index\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZDB3Qb6F3I0?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be prepared<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respect <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/prevention\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/prevention\/fire-bans-and-restrictions\">fire bans and restrictions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check current <a href=\"https:\/\/weather.gc.ca\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/weather.gc.ca\/\">weather<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivebc.ca\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.drivebc.ca\/\">road<\/a> conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/emergency-management\/preparedbc\/guides-and-resources\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/emergency-management\/preparedbc\/guides-and-resources\">Wildfire Preparedness Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/firesmartbc.ca\/firesmart-tips\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/firesmartbc.ca\/firesmart-tips\/\">FireSmart your home<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build an emergency <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/emergency-management\/preparedbc\/build-an-emergency-kit-and-grab-and-go-bag#grab-and-go\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/emergency-management\/preparedbc\/build-an-emergency-kit-and-grab-and-go-bag#grab-and-go\">grab-and-go bag<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know which <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/governments\/local-governments\/facts-framework\/local-government-maps\">district or local authority<\/a> you reside under and familiarize yourself with their communication channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay informed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the BC Wildfire Service on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BCForestFireInfo\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BCForestFireInfo\/\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BCGovFireInfo\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BCGovFireInfo\">Twitter<\/a> #BCWildfire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the BC Wildfire mobile app, available for all iOS and Android devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/\">wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca<\/a> for a map and list of all active wildfires in B.C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca\/\">EmergencyInfoBC<\/a> for current wildfire evacuation advisories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/prepare\/plan-prepare-stay-informed\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wildfire activity in B.C. continues to build as hot, dry conditions persist causing forest fuels to be highly susceptible to ignition. More than 80 new wildfires have sparked over the past week, and 11 have been detected in the last 24 hours. 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