B.C. Wildfire Service watching the backcountry as province heats up
“We are following the B.C. heat alert and response plan and that means that government’s health authorities, hospitals and community care sites are taking actions to prepare for the potential heat to keep people safe,” said Ma.
“This level of extreme drought has never been seen in this province before,” Ma said. “It is quite unprecedented.”Article contentLevel 4 means adverse ecosystem and socio-economic impacts are likely, with conservation and local water restrictions in response. Level 5 means adverse socio-economic and ecosystem impacts are almost certain and an emergency response is possible.
Ralston said 660 people remain on wildfire evacuation order, while about 4,000 people are on alert, with most living in central and southeastern B.C.The B.C. Wildfire Service said crews are keeping close watch on the backcountry after recent lightning storms raised the potential for smouldering fires to erupt as the hot spell arrives this weekend.Article content
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