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The Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, located around 21 kilometres north of Chase, is currently sized at 10,004 hectares.

Windy storm and smoke alerts cover entire region

The BC Wildfire Service’s lead forecaster said a dry cold front will come into the province on Thursday and Friday and could make wildfire conditions worse.

The BC Wildfire Service's lead forecaster said a dry cold front will come into the province on Thursday and Friday and could make wildfire conditions worse.

A significant heat wave is expected to hit British Columbia this week, leading provincial authorities to urge the public to take precautions.

A sweltering and protracted heat wave is expected to arrive Sunday and could last for the rest of the week across much of British Columbia.

Soldiers prepared to deploy as part of Operation Lentus to help combat several wildfires burning in the Central Interior region of British Columbia. A two-day S-100 Firefighting Course at CFB Esquimalt’s Urban Search and Rescue Training Centre on July 20 and 21 involved approximately 20 Army Reservists representing various branches of the 39 Canadian Brigade Group.

Over 18,000 lightning strikes occurred Monday evening across Interior Alaska.

Lightning strikes across Interior Alaska caused fires and power outages Monday night.

Smoky Skies Bulletin issued for Columbia Valley