Rain and cooler temperatures are helping firefighters battle wildfires in British Columbia’s northeast, but officials say it’s unclear how much impact the weather will have on some of the province’s largest blazes.
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the province is seeing a return to seasonal temperatures heading into the August long weekend, but increased lightning means the potential for new fire starts remains high.
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British Columbians heading out into nature or just relaxing in their backyards this long weekend can use their phones to help collect data on the plants and animals they see.Â