Cold front could escalate B.C. wildfires ahead of August long weekend | Unpublished
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Publication Date: August 1, 2026 - 13:27

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Cold front could escalate B.C. wildfires ahead of August long weekend

August 1, 2026
Strong winds and dry thunderstorms are expected to worsen wildfire conditions across southern B.C this long weekend, as more than 1,800 properties remain under evacuation orders.


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