Weekend rain, cooler conditions allow crews to make progress on B.C. wildfires / City News / Toronto
Monday, June 16, 2025, 12:22 pm permalink
Favorable weather over the weekend—in the form of cooler temperatures and rain—has allowed British Columbia’s wildfire crews to make notable progress in containing two major blazes. While Mother Nature offered a brief assist, firefighters remain vigilant in their determined efforts to protect communities from further devastation.
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