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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.
