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B.C. to provide wildfire and drought update as more than 100 fires burn
['Amy Judd', 'Global News']
officials are set to provide an update on Tuesday morning on the wildfire and drought conditions in the province.
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On Tuesday, officials are expecting a high potential for lightning-caused wildfire starts, particularly in the central Interior and the Okanagan, which are receiving limited precipitation and dry lightning.
Elevated temperatures and heightened wind gusts will continue to linger in the Okanagan and southeastern regions of B.C., which can increase fire behaviour.
Story continues below advertisementThe service said that of particular concern are smaller fires located in steep terrain where wind and slope alignment can rapidly accelerate fire growth.