Due to an elevated wildfire risk in British Columbia, the Wildfire Management Branch has requested the assistance of over 70 additional out-of-province personnel to aid in fire suppression efforts.

The current campfire prohibition will continue in all areas of the Kamloops Fire Centre, with the exception of the Clearwater Fire Zone, even though the area received significant rainfall over the last few days.

After a week of continued efforts to suppress several fires of note throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, residents affected by five of these wildfires have been allowed to return to their homes.

In preparation to rest crews for mandatory days off and with the forecasted return to hot and dry conditions by this weekend, Wildfire Management Branch welcomed 153 more fire personnel.

Effective at 12 noon on July 23, campfires remain prohibited in all areas of the Kamloops Fire Centre except the Clearwater Fire Zone.

An increase in fire activity around the province has prompted the Wildfire Management Branch to request the help of 200 additional fire suppression personnel from out-of-province.

Due to elevated wildfire activity in British Columbia, the Wildfire Management Branch has requested the assistance of over 70 out-of-province personnel to aid in fire suppression efforts.

Effective at noon on Wednesday, July 16, all campfires will be prohibited throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre.

The weather in the Kamloops Fire Centre will remain hot and dry for the next seven to 10 days.