By Staff

The Canadian Press

Posted August 5, 2026 8:18 am

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As the damage from the devastating wildfire along Okanagan Lake in British Columbia is being assessed, officials are warning of the potential of more fires as dry lightning storms are forecast for this week.

Cliff Chapman with the BC Wildfire Service says temperatures are expected to increase to the mid-30s, and dry lightning is in the forecast for Thursday.

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If it materializes as expected, Chapman says they’ll see…

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