Wildfire crews across BC brace for incoming thunderstorms, lightning
Posted June 29, 2015 6:30 am.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130 – Wildfire crews across British Columbia are bracing for a wave of incoming thunderstorms and lightning.
Marg Drysdale of the Coastal Fire Centre says teams are closely monitoring the approaching weather system. Drysdale says the storms have already struck Washington state.
Extra crews and helicopters have been stationed in strategic locations across BC in case of new flare-ups.
There are currently 96 active wildfires burning across the province.
