Thunderstorms will be rolling into eastern B.C. by mid-week and winds will pick up, which the BC Wildfire Service says has the potential to increase fire activity in the province.
The service says the hot and dry trend that has already led to increased fire activity will continue throughout the southern half of B.C.
Despite all the radio, TV and social media posts spreading the news about the campfire ban on Friday, the Chilliwack Fire Department said in a statement that its crews attended several campfires over the weekend to put them out and issue fines. The number of active wildfires continues to hover at about 150, including a one-hectare blaze the service says is"highly visible" from the Trans-Canada Highway between Chilliwack and Hope.
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