Coolest Temperatures in a Month Expected to Bring Respite in BC Wildfire Fight

Published on July 25, 2024

Firefighters in British Columbia are expecting the warmer-than-usual weather to ease off on July 25, fueling hope for more respite in their battle against more than 400 blazes. The BC Wildfire Service says cooler temperatures and rain in the north slid into the central Interior on July 24, moving the mercury closer to seasonal norms for the first time in a month. The wildfire service says the favourable forecast is giving crews a chance to make even more progress. In the past week, at least 239 fires have been extinguished, and at least 124 fires have been brought under control. However, about 260 fires continued to burn out of control as of late July 24....

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