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B.C. wildfires: Next 24 to 48 hours could be the most challenging

BY The Canadian Press, Aug 17, 2023 7:05 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

Chapman says gusts of up to 60 km/h can be expected, and the cold front is likely to produce lightning, which could spark new fires.

The director of provincial operations for the B.C. Wildfire Service says the next 24 to 48 hours could be the most challenging for crews battling the wildfires.

Cliff Chapman says that an incoming cold front, after hitting a high-pressure system, produces significant, sustained winds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.

Chapman says gusts of up to 60 km/h can be expected, and the cold front is likely to produce lightning, which could spark new fires.

Chapman urged that everyone follow evacuation orders if they are issued.

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