As the Kamloops Fire Centre experienced a dryer June than normal, Fire Information Officer Shaelee Stearns said it’s best for residents to be extra cautious with potential fire hazards. Especially with thunderstorms in the forecast.
“On July 1 to 2, when we saw that aggressive thunderstorm behaviour, we had 14 new starts overnight due to the extreme lightning,” Stearns said. “Especially in these dry temperatures it means our deeper fuels are dried out a lot more, so we have to be super vigilant.”
Environment and Climate Change Canada predicts a 60 per cent chance of showers in Kamloops on Wednesday (July 7). Stearns said any precipitation and cooler temperatures helps fire suppression, but the fuels will remain quite dry after.
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