Based on upcoming weather conditions, BC Wildfire Service is urging the public and industry to refrain from conducting any open burning over the next couple of days .
Fire Information Officer at the Cariboo Fire Centre, Jeromy Corrigan said beginning this afternoon (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday), high temperatures, low humidity, and windy conditions, especially here in the Cariboo and Kamloops Fire Centres, will contribute to elevated fire danger.
“Warm, dry, windy conditions, creates an environment where fine fuels such as grasses and shrubs will dry out and become highly flammable making them easily ignited. Conditions may continue into Saturday (May 3) so do check your local weather forecast before lighting a fire of any size.”
Corrigan noted that human activity is the leading cause of Spring wildfires across the province so the public is being asked to do their part to help reduce the risk of wildfire.
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