In this video, BC Wildfire Service Incident Commander, Scott Rennick, explains the current situation on the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150). Intense and aggressive fire behaviour has been observed over the past two days, significantly challenging suppression efforts. An Ignition Specialist conducted afternoon ignition operations yesterday and today to try and secure the south flank, however the aggressive fire activity challenged our control lines around Carbon Lake and along the Johnson F

As BC Wildfire Service crews continue to fight more than 100 active wildfires across the province, the federal government is vowing to provide any additional support needed in fighting the blazes. Officials are expecting more than 70 new fires in the coming days. | CBC News

On Sunday, crews were battling 241 active fires across British Columbia, several of which were showing intense fire activity, the BC Wildfire Service said. Read more: https://trib.al/vbia2Lz | Global News

With the arrival of sustained winds from the north, crews are observing aggressive fire behaviour on all wildfires within the North Peace Region. At this time, heavy smoke is impacting visibility to surrounding areas. Crews have withdrawn from the Stoddart Creek and Red Creek wildfires due to aggressive fire behaviour and resulting smoke and poor visibility. Structure protection personnel are continuing to assess properties and set-up structure protection southeast of the Stoddart Creek wildfire