Wildfires Continue to Drop in BC, Just Over 40 Blazes Burning out of Control

A wildfire, designated as V12286 by the B.C. Wildfire Service, is seen burning near Mt. Widdess, B.C., in an Aug. 19, 2024, handout photo. The Canadian Press/HO-B.C. Wildfire Service

The number of out-of-control wildfires continues to drop in British Columbia on the heels of a cold front bringing rain and fall-like temperatures to many areas.

About 280 blazes remain active across the province with 15 per cent or just over 40 of those fires classified as burning out of control.