Little reprieve for firefighters in B.C. as wildfire threat moves south

Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn in B.C, with some of the most concerning blazes now in the southern half of the province, as more international resources pour in to help with the fight. 

The province is in the midst of a wildfire season that is already the worst on record when it comes to area burned, with 14,800 square kilometres charred as of 11 a.m. Sunday.

The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) says some rain is expected to help firefighters in northern B.C., where most of B.C.’s fires of note — those that pose a threat to public safety or are publicly visible — are burning.

However, two fires of note are burning

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