The BC Wildfire Service continues to battle wildfires, with 43 currently burning in the Prince George Fire Centre region.
According to the Fire Centre, since April 1st, 714,268 hectares have burned, compared to a total of 731,288 across the province.
Fire Information Officer Pedro Roldan-Delgado said in that time, the region has seen 287 wildfires.
“So last year, we had at this time, the total fires we’ve seen was 410 since April 1st, with 746,219 hectares burnt.”
Roldan-Delgado added most of this year’s fires are in the Fort St John and Fort Nelson area due to the ongoing drought condition and the overwintering fires.
The entire province has seen 901 wildfires since April 1st.
Precipitation is also in the forecast for much of the region this weekend and into next week, which Roldan-Delgado said will help crews with wildfire suppression, and access to areas that were previously too dangerous.
He said anyone who sees a wildfire to report it, even if you think it’s been reported, adding that the Fire Centre relies on the public in locating them.
Wildfires can be reported by calling *5555 on a cell phone.
More information, along with a wildfire map, can be found on the BC Wildfire Service website here.
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