Abbotsford raises fire danger to high ahead of long weekend

The City of Abbotsford has responded to recent warm temperatures by increasing the fire danger rating ahead of the long weekend.
The local rating now sits at high, which is used to indicate that forest fuels are very dry and the risk of new fires is serious.Anyone planning to enjoy the many forested trails throughout the area is encouraged to use extreme caution so as to not start another blaze.
There are already approximately 115 active wildfires throughout the province, including the large Bru