While summer vacations may soon come to an end, wildfire season is far from over.
As of Monday (Aug. 8), there are 54 active wildfires burning in B.C., according to the BC Wildfire Service.
This year, 559 fires have been recorded in the province.
More fires are expected throughout August and into September as dry conditions continue.
However, the flames are not the only danger with the wildfires.
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