The BC Wildfire Serve’s Coastal Fire Centre has issued an advisory of the first outflow pattern of the season.
This weather pattern occurs when air flows from the mountains via valleys and fjords to the water, and brings with it increased risk of wildfire potential.
The Coastal Fire Centre says that winds are expected to be moderate, but will be accompanied by increased warming and drying conditions.
This advisory is for southern and mid-island, and is expected to be rescinded on Wednesday, July 16th.
“The Coastal Fire Centre would like to alert the public of the potential for aggressive fire behaviour and high rates of spread during this event,” said the Coastal Fire Centre in a media release.
“Early detection of wildfires and public reporting will be crucial to increase the potential for initial attack success on new wildfire starts.”
Fires can be reported via the BC Wildfire Service’s website.
Currently on Vancouver Island, there are just two active wildfires, both of which have been deemed ‘under control.’
One is on Nahmint Mountain, around 30 kilometres west south west of Port Alberni and the other is around 30 kilometres north east of Port Renfrew, just off Pacific Marine Road. Both are suspected of being human caused.
In BC as a whole, there are 67 active wildfires, as of this publication.
