Human-caused fires in B.C. a big concern ahead of long weekend
Published on May. 16, 2023, 8:14 PM
Officials say human-caused fires in popular recreating areas are concerning ahead of the May long weekend.
Recent weather conditions have helped ignite several out-of-control wildfires in British Columbia - most started by people.
With the long weekend coming up, officials are keeping a close eye on the conditions and advising people to err on the side of caution regarding fire safety.
Residents are advised to check the B.C. Wildfire Service website to get the most up-to-date inforamtion on fire danger ratings, fire bans, and potential evacuation alerts in your area.
Learn more about this quickly-changing situation by watching the video above.