With six active wildfires on Vancouver Island, BC Wildfire Service officials are asking people to use caution to help prevent fires.
In the province, humans are overwhelmingly the suspected cause of wildfires so far this year, with 279 suspected to be caused by humans, compared to 198 by lightning and 17 with an unknown cause.
“However, as the winds are changing, as we’re experiencing new weather conditions and possibly the influx of lightning, we’re just asking the public to continue being diligent with their fire use.”
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