In this video, BC Wildfire Service Incident Commander, Scott Rennick, explains the current situation on the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150). Intense and aggressive fire behaviour has been observed over the past two days, significantly challenging suppression efforts. An Ignition Specialist conducted afternoon ignition operations yesterday and today to try and secure the south flank, however the aggressive fire activity challenged our control lines around Carbon Lake and along the Johnson F

With the arrival of sustained winds from the north, crews are observing aggressive fire behaviour on all wildfires within the North Peace Region. At this time, heavy smoke is impacting visibility to surrounding areas. Crews have withdrawn from the Stoddart Creek and Red Creek wildfires due to aggressive fire behaviour and resulting smoke and poor visibility. Structure protection personnel are continuing to assess properties and set-up structure protection southeast of the Stoddart Creek wildfire

On Sunday, crews were battling 241 active fires across British Columbia, several of which were showing intense fire activity, the BC Wildfire Service said. Read more: https://trib.al/vbia2Lz | Global News