Wildfire activity is below seasonal across the province, with only one wildfire of notice in the province — the Nohomin Creek fire west of Lytton
Wildfire activity is below seasonal across the province, with only one wildfire of notice in the province — thewest of Lytton that has so far burned 2,476 hectares but is not moving at a significant pace.
The ministry said that lightning is forecast for the Kamloops, Southeast and Prince George fire centres early next week when the weather is forecast to switch to cooler temperatures, variable cloud and scattered rain.On Thursday, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service spokesman Capt. Matthew Trudeau said that firefighters were called out this week to deal with a brush fire at Southeast Marine Drive and Knight Street that was quickly extinguished.
Trudeau said the number-one risk in Vancouver for brush fires was people tossing cigarette butts on the ground. Vancouver park board has this year reduced the area of brush — or meadows — that are being mowed as part of a pilot project to test the benefits of longer grass and brush.Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites.
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