Environment Canada says a ridge of high pressure will cause temperatures to climb Tuesday through Thursday throughout B.C.’s Interior, reaching 37 Celsius in some areas.
Heat warnings have been issued for the Okanagan Valley, Fraser Canyon, South Thompson, Boundary, and West Kootenay.
The warnings extend north to the North Thompson, 100 Mile, Cariboo, Prince George, and Stuart – Nechako areas, which could see highs up to 34 degrees.
The BC Wildfire Service says the combination of rising temperatures, fuel drying and more dry lightning increases the probability of new wildfires starting this week.
– story written by Emily Joveski, Vista Radio provincial reporter
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