Over 250 wildfires are burning in British Columbia as much of the province continues to bake under a heat wave that is expected to last into next week.
Cliff Chapman with the BC Wildfire Service said Thursday that the province appeared to be"on the precipice of a very challenging 72 hours" with hot and dry weather, dry lightning and strong winds in the forecast.
Parts of B.C. are expected to see temperatures in the mid- to high 30s over the coming days, along with overnight lows in the mid-teens. The out-of-control Shetland Creek fire in the Interior has grown to about 50 square kilometres in size and has led to some evacuation orders and alerts. An evacuation order issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District covers about 85 properties in the Venables Valley area, while the Cook's Ferry Indian Band has issued orders for several reserves.
The Shetland Creek fire is considered a wildfire of note, meaning it is highly visible or poses a potential threat to public safety, and is suspected to have been caused by lightning.
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