Be Prepared For Risk Of Wildfires Over The Long Weekend

BC Wildfire Service says its keeping a close watch on the weather as temperatures remain high into the long weekend.

BC Wildfire Service says its keeping a close watch on the weather as temperatures remain high into the long weekend.

Specifically, it's watching for lightning strikes that could worsen the wildfire situation in the province.

387 wildfires have burned more than 13-thousand hectares since April - the fire service says humans have caused more than half of the fires.

The Island has been in a Category 2 and 3 open fire ban since July 15th.

Those who contravene an open burning prohibition could face fines of more than a thousand dollars - with an administrative penalty of up to 10-thousand dollars, while those convicted could face fines upwards of $100,000 or a year in jail.