In the midst of September, there continues to be concern that more wildfires will pop up throughout the province, especially in areas like Southeastern British Columbia and the Cariboo region.
According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, these areas continue to be at risk due to dry conditions, which have a greater chance of catching on fire. Their update indicated that the weather is also not helping the situation.
“As a result of the late summer’s record-breaking heat wave, combined with ongoing drought, people in B.C. are encouraged to be prepared for the risk of wildfire this fall.”
Affected areas such as the Cariboo region have been warned by the B.C. Wildfire Service to be careful when participating in outdoor activities. The B.C wildfire Service app is one way for people to receive regular updates and remain safe. While the Cariboo region continues to have an active evacuation alert, the evacuation notifications have been lifted for areas such as Holtry Creek.
Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.