Armed forces to begin helping with fire response as 77 new wildfires start over 2 days: BC Wildfire Service:
Seventy-seven new blazes have sparked in the last two days, bringing the total number of active fires to 175.

Of those, 11 are wildfires of note, meaning they are highly visible or pose a potential risk to public safety.

A number of evacuation orders remain in place. Officials say that lightning strikes are what ignited most of the fires.

Armed forces to begin helping with fire response as 77 new wildfires start over 2 days: BC Wildfire Service:
Seventy-seven new blazes have sparked in the last two days, bringing the total number of active fires to 175.
Of those, 11 are wildfires of note, meaning they are highly visible or pose a potential risk to public safety.
A number of evacuation orders remain in place. Officials say that lightning strikes are what ignited most of the fires.Read More