The Kamloops Fire Centre is urging the public to abide by the current campfire prohibition or face fines and possible prosecution.

Effective at noon on Thursday, Aug. 1, all campfires will be prohibited across the Kamloops Fire Centre.

In advance of the 10th anniversary of the McLure wildfire, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has released the following statement.

The Wildfire Management Branch is sending another 42 personnel to the Yukon to help with fire suppression efforts.

The Wildfire Management Branch is sending personnel to the Yukon to assist with fire suppression efforts.

Further to a news release sent Saturday at 1:30 p.m., more personnel are being included in the wave of B.C. wildland firefighters heading to Quebec on Sunday, July 7.

The Wildfire Management Branch is sending over 80 personnel to Quebec to aid in fire suppression efforts.

The Wildfire Management Branch and the B.C. Conservation Officer Service are seeking the public's assistance in finding the person or persons responsible for the Spatsum Creek wildfire south of Ashcroft.

The Wildfire Management Branch is sending an additional 62 personnel to assist with increased fire activity in the Yukon. One tanker group will also be departing for Alaska.