B.C. wildfires tempered by wet weather but dry conditions on the way, wildfire service says

The B.C. Wildfire Service says it has made great progress tackling fires in the province this summer, with fire crews helped in part by cooler, wetter weather.

But conditions are expected to start drying up, and wildfire activity will be more apparent in the southern parts of B.C.

"We saw some new starts in the coastal fire centre over the weekend as well as other southern parts of the province, and that trend is likely to continue over the coming weeks," said Jean Strong, information officer with the B.C. Wildfire Service.

Firefighters are seen along the north flank of the Izman Creek wildfire on July 4, 2025. (B.C. Wildfire Service)

Strong said up until now, most fires were in the northeastern corners of the province.

"We tend to see the activity in the northern half of the provin