Cooler weather has given wildfire crews a modest breather as they battle an increasing number of fires around British Columbia.
Information from the BC Wildfire Service shows little overnight growth on most of the six fires of note in the province that are either highly visible or a potential threat to homes and properties.
The blaze southwest of Penticton is the exception, growing to just over 42 square kilometres Wednesday, up from 28 square kilometres, as stiff winds forced flames downhill toward the community of Olalla.
Fire officials expect to issue a new perimeter map after controlled burns along one flank of the blaze nearest Highway 3A on Wednesday dropped debris onto the route between Keremeos and Kaleden, briefly closing the road….