Warm, dry weather is expected throughout the Prince George Fire Centre into the weekend, bringing the fire danger rating to moderate to high and increasing the risk of wildfire.

Recreational users are advised that the Bobtail Lake Recreation Site will be temporarily closed due to site reconstruction and gravel hauling between Monday, Aug. 8 and Monday, Aug. 15, 2011.

The Prince George Fire Centre responded to 13 new fire starts yesterday, all lightning-caused.

In response to a request to help the Baldy Hughes Addiction Treatment Centre and Therapeutic Community build upon its achievements to-date and provide a stronger model for the future, BC Housing is temporarily assuming responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the centre.

The Province is providing $1.35 million to the BC Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) as this year's portion of a $10-million, six-year highway and railroad livestock fencing plan, announced Premier Christy Clark.

The Prince George Fire Centre has responded to eight new fire starts in the past week, over half caused by lightning.

B.C. has committed $2 million towards the $10-million capital campaign for the Kordyban Lodge to support cancer patients and their families.

With prolonged dry, warm weather north of Fort St. John and in the Fort Nelson area, the wildfire risk continues to increase into the weekend as higher temperatures and lower humidity contribute to dryer forest fuels.