There are several active wildfires across B.C., but authorities say incoming precipitation may bring some relief.
All the same, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says to take this with a grain of salt.
“A change in weather is bringing rain and a reduction in fire danger to much of the province,” said the BC Wildfire Service.
“However, drought remains a concern in many areas, and open fire prohibitions are in place.
As of Sunday, there are 29 active blazes in the province. Of those, five are considered out of control, but four of those are spread out over one hectare or less.
The Sunderman Creek wildfire, discovered Thursday, is 200 hectares. The blaze, located about 45 km east of Tumbler Ridge, is believed to be human-caused.
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“Upon discovery of this fire, growth was wind-driven towards the east, and response efforts were carried out in coordination with Alberta Wildfire,” BCWS said.
“On Friday, May 15, increased fire behaviour and additional growth were observed, mainly on the northeastern flank.”
Saturday’s forecast for the area calls for light precipitation and decreased winds, which could help ground crews by preventing further spread.
As of Saturday, several crew members and five helicopters were responding to this blaze.
While some rain is in the forecast, the BCWS encourages anyone thinking of building a campfire to check their website for any restrictions.