The 2024 fire season got off to an explosive start in the Cariboo Fire Centre Saturday, April 20 with multiple fires breaking out around the region.
Challenged by dry, windy conditions, the BC Wildfire Service responded to several wildfires, including the largest and most visible fire, the Burgess Creek wildfire, located between Williams Lake and Quesnel.
Madison Dahl, BCWS information officer, said the Burgess Creek wildfire was discovered at approximately 3 p.m.
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