B.C. fire officials welcome cooler weather, remain wary of winds

The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were to blame for the rapid growth of an out-of-control fire near Golden, but rain and cooler temperatures arriving for most of the province are expected to help reduce fire activity.

B.C. fire officials welcome cooler weather, remain wary of winds
A hillside on fire seen from a gravel road. The sky is smoky and orange.

The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were to blame for the rapid growth of an out-of-control fire near Golden, but rain and cooler temperatures arriving for most of the province are expected to help reduce fire activity.